Amur Maple

Birch

About Amur Maple and Birch

Amur Maple

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

2060

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Habitat

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-74-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Keep Slightly Dry

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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, Bonsai

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acer ginnala

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Amur Maple

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

अमुर मेपल

भोज पत्र

In German

Amur-Ahorn

Birke

In French

érable de l'Amour

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

arce de Amur

Abedul

In Greek

Amur Maple

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

de bordo amur

bétula

In Polish

klon amur

Brzoza

In Latin

amur acernis

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fagales

Family

Aceraceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Acer

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

12834

1 27800

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Properties of Amur Maple and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Amur Maple and Birch? We provide you with everything About Amur Maple and Birch. Amur Maple doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Maple 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 Amur Maple and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Birch

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

Amur Maple and Birch Physical Information

Amur Maple and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Birch are as follows:

Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Amur Maple and Birch

Care of Amur Maple and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.