Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
River Birch
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
River Birch
pinkroot
In German
Fluss Birch
Spigelia
In French
Birch river
Spigelia
In Spanish
river Birch
Spigelia
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
Spigelia
In Portuguese
river Birch
Spigelia
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of River Birch and Pinkroot
Season and care of River Birch and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Pinkroot Physical Information
River Birch and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Pinkroot are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of River Birch and Pinkroot
Care of River Birch and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.