Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
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
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
River Birch
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
River Birch
Ragged Robin
In German
Fluss Birch
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Birch river
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
river Birch
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
river Birch
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Betula
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of River Birch and Ragged Robin
Season and care of River Birch and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Ragged Robin Physical Information
River Birch and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Ragged Robin are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of River Birch and Ragged Robin
Care of River Birch and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.