Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
River Birch
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
River Birch
Hydrangea
In German
Fluss Birch
Hortensie
In French
Birch river
Hortensia
In Spanish
river Birch
Hortensia
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
river Birch
Hortênsia
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Hortensja
Family
Betulaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of River Birch and Ubi
Season and care of River Birch and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Ubi Physical Information
River Birch and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Ubi are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of River Birch and Ubi
Care of River Birch and Ubi 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 Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.