Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Tropical Highlands
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
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
Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
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
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
drowsiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
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, Pulp, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CASIMIROA edulis
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
White Sapote
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
White Sapote
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
White Sapote
Schwarze Birke
In French
Sapote blanche
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
White Sapote
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
White Sapote
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
White Sapote
Bétula Preto
In Polish
White Sapote
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
White Sapote
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Season and Care of White Sapote and Black Birch
Season and care of White Sapote and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about White Sapote and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Sapote is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
White Sapote and Black Birch Physical Information
White Sapote and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of White Sapote and Black Birch are as follows:
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Sapote and Black Birch
Care of White Sapote and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Sapote 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 White Sapote 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.