1 What is
1.1 Life Span
1.2 Type
1.3 Origin
Hybrid origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
1.4 Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
1.5 Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Hills, Moist Soils
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
1.8 Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
1.9 Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
60.00 cm2,133.60 cm
0.54
3900
2.1.2 Minimum Width
90.00 cm762.00 cm
0.1
6350
2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Brown
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Black
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
2.4 Thorns
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
3.2.3 Type of Soil
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
4.2 How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
4.9 Pests and Diseases
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
5.4 Showy Foliage
5.5 Showy Bark
5.6 Foliage Texture
5.7 Foliage Sheen
5.8 Evergreen
5.9 Invasive
5.10 Self-Sowing
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
5.12 Allergy
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
6.1.3 Edible Uses
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 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
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves, Sap
6.2.3 Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
6.5 Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
7.2 Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
7.2.1 In Hindi
Flowering Quince
काले बर्च वृक्ष
7.2.2 In German
Flowering Quince
Schwarze Birke
7.2.3 In French
Flowering Quince
Noir Bouleau
7.2.4 In Spanish
Flowering Quince
Negro del árbol de abedul
7.2.5 In Greek
Flowering Quince
Μαύρο Birch Tree
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
Bétula Preto
7.2.7 In Polish
Flowering Quince
Czarny Brzoza
7.2.8 In Latin
Flowering Quince
Niger Caerulus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
8.2 Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
8.5 Family
8.6 Genus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
8.9 Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species