Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Birke
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Arbre de bouleau
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Abedul
cólquico
In Greek
Birch Tree
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
bétula
aftomn gema
In Polish
Brzoza
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Caerulus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Birch and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Birch and Autumn Crocus. Birch doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Birch and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Birch and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Birch and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Birch and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Birch and Autumn Crocus
Care of Birch and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.