Birch

Arjuna Tree

About Birch and Arjuna Tree

Birch

Arjuna Tree

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Africa, South-Eastern Asia

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Terminalia arjuna

Number of Varieties

601

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Subtropical forests, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9 - 5

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Pale Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Brown, Light Yellow, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Bees, Flies, pollinators

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

conjunctivitis, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Terminalia arjuna

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Arjuna

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

अर्जुन वृक्ष

In German

Birke

Terminalia arjuna

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Terminalia arjuna

In Spanish

Abedul

Migdałecznik arjuna

In Greek

Birch Tree

arjuna

In Portuguese

bétula

Migdałecznik arjuna

In Polish

Brzoza

Migdałecznik arjuna

In Latin

Caerulus

arjuna

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Betula

Terminilia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

34100

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Arjuna Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Arjuna Tree? We provide you with everything About Birch and Arjuna Tree. Birch doesn't have thorns and Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Arjuna Tree has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat. 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 Birch and Arjuna Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Arjuna Tree

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

Birch and Arjuna Tree Physical Information

Birch and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Birch and Arjuna Tree are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green

Care of Birch and Arjuna Tree

Care of Birch and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.