Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Birke
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Arbre de bouleau
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Abedul
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Birch Tree
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
bétula
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Brzoza
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Datureae
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Bael
Season and care of Birch and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Birch and Bael Physical Information
Birch and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Bael are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Birch and Bael
Care of Birch and Bael 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 Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.