Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
940
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40000
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Habitat
Sandy areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-104-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
9-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
5.60 cm2,133.60 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1.05 cm762.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
-
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Pinnate
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
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Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
-
-
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
-
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
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
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
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✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Artichoke
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Artichoke
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Artischocke
Schwarze Birke
In French
Artichaut
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Karczoch
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
cactus
Niger Caerulus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Fagales
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Cynara
Betula
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
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Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
14040
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27800
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