What is
Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
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
NA40
0
40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-104-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-7
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 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
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
550.00 cm2,133.60 cm
0.54
3900
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Minimum Width
550.00 cm762.00 cm
0.1
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Shape
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Pinnate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Season
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Fuyu ख़ुरमा
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Fuyu Persimmon
Schwarze Birke
In French
Fuyu Persimmon
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Fuyu caqui
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Fuyu Λωτός
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Fuyu Persimmon
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Fuyu Persimmon
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Persimmon Impromptus
Niger Caerulus
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Fagales
Family
Ebenaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
NA40
1
27800
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