Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
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
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Apricot
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Birke
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Albaricoque
Abedul
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Apricot
bétula
In Latin
Apricot
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Apricot and Birch
Season and care of Apricot and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Apricot and Birch Physical Information
Apricot and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot 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 Apricot and Birch are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Apricot and Birch
Care of Apricot and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done 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 Apricot 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.