Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Not Available, Unknown
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Tan
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In French
betterave
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
remolacha
Abedul
In Greek
παντζάρι
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
beterraba
bétula
In Polish
buraczany
Brzoza
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Caerulus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Fagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Beet and Birch
Season and care of Beet and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Beet and Birch Physical Information
Beet and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Birch are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Beet and Birch
Care of Beet and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Beet 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.