Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
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
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
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
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Schwarze Birke
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Bétula Preto
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Black Birch
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and Black Birch Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Black Birch are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Black Birch
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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.