Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Coniferous Tree
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Schwarze Birke
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Black Birch
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Black Birch Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Black Birch are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Black Birch
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.