Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ever red , Crimson queen
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Shady Edge
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Lime Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
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
-
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
-
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Weeping Maple
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Weeping Maple
Schwarze Birke
In French
Maple pleureur
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
weeping maple
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
weeping maple
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
chorando de bordo
Bétula Preto
In Polish
płacz klonu
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
weeping maple
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Maple and Black Birch
Season and care of Weeping Maple and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Maple and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Maple and Black Birch Physical Information
Weeping Maple and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Maple and Black Birch are as follows:
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Weeping Maple and Black Birch
Care of Weeping Maple and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Maple 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 Weeping Maple 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.