Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid 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
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
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
PINUS echinata
Common Name
River Birch
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
River Birch
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Fluss Birch
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Birch river
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
river Birch
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
river Birch
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Betula
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of River Birch and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of River Birch and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
River Birch and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
River Birch and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of River Birch and Shortleaf Pine
Care of River Birch and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine pruning is done 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.