Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Melanesia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not available
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Green
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
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
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Snow Bush
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Schnee Bush
Schwarze Birke
In French
neige Bush
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Black Birch
Season and care of Snow Bush and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Black Birch Physical Information
Snow Bush and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Black Birch are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Snow Bush and Black Birch
Care of Snow Bush and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.