Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Birke
Gemüsespargel
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Asperge
In Spanish
Abedul
Asparagus
In Greek
Birch Tree
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
bétula
Asparagus
In Polish
Brzoza
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Caerulus
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Asparagus
Season and care of Birch and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Asparagus Physical Information
Birch and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Asparagus are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Birch and Asparagus
Care of Birch and Asparagus 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 Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.