Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
China
  
Hybrid origin
  
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
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Yellow, Tan
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
  
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Ants, Birds, Insects
  
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
  
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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 Hindi
खूबानी
  
भोज पत्र
  
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 Polish
Morela
  
Brzoza
  
In Latin
Apricot
  
Caerulus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Carpinaceae
  
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: Not Available
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.