African Sumac

Birch

About African Sumac and Birch

African Sumac

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Shrub

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

3660

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Habitat

Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-114-7

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

7-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Spreading

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Dysentry

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHUS lancea

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

African Sumac

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा

भोज पत्र

In German

African sumac

Birke

In French

sumac africaine

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

zumaque africano

Abedul

In Greek

Αφρικανική σουμάκι

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

sumac africano

bétula

In Polish

afrykański sumaka

Brzoza

In Latin

African sumac

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fagales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Rhus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3634

1 27800

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Properties of African Sumac and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of African Sumac and Birch? We provide you with everything About African Sumac and Birch. African Sumac doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also African Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. African Sumac has allergic reactions like and Birch has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Sumac and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Sumac and Birch

Season and care of African Sumac and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

African Sumac and Birch Physical Information

African Sumac and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Birch are as follows:

African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of African Sumac and Birch

Care of African Sumac and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.