Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
River Birch
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
River Birch
Mandarin
In German
Fluss Birch
Mandarin
In French
Birch river
mandarin
In Spanish
river Birch
mandarín
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
river Birch
tangerina
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Mandarynka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of River Birch and Mandarin
Season and care of River Birch and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
River Birch and Mandarin Physical Information
River Birch and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Mandarin are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of River Birch and Mandarin
Care of River Birch and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.