Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
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
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Schwarze Birke
In French
pétasite panachée
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Bétula Preto
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
varius butterbur
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Black Birch
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Butterbur and Black Birch Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Black Birch are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Black Birch
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed 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 Variegated Butterbur 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.