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About Bethlehem Sage and Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Perennial
Tree

Origin

Southern Europe
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Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

10060
0 40000
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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8*1
7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,219.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

45.70 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green, Silver
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Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Silver
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Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Silver
Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Average Water
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
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
-

Beauty Benefits

-
Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root
Whole plant

Other Uses

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Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA saccharata
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Bethlehem Sage
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Hydrangea
भोज पत्र

In German

Hortensie
Birke

In French

Hortensia
Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Hortensia
Abedul

In Greek

υδραγεία
Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Hortênsia
bétula

In Polish

Hortensja
Brzoza

In Latin

Hibiscus
Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Order

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Fagales

Family

Boraginaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

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Betula

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Carpinaceae

Number of Species

6034
1 27800
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Properties of Bethlehem Sage and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Bethlehem Sage and Birch? We provide you with everything About Bethlehem Sage and Birch. Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Bethlehem Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Bethlehem Sage has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Birch has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Bethlehem Sage and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Birch

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

Bethlehem Sage and Birch Physical Information

Bethlehem Sage and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Birch are as follows:

  • Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet

  • Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver

  • Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan

  • Birch leaf color:

Care of Bethlehem Sage and Birch

Care of Bethlehem Sage and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.