Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
-
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Bilimbi
In French
Arbre de bouleau
bilimbi
In Spanish
Abedul
bilimbi
In Greek
Birch Tree
bilimbi
In Portuguese
bétula
bilimbi
In Latin
Caerulus
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Birch and Bilimbi
Season and care of Birch and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Bilimbi Physical Information
Birch and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Birch and Bilimbi are as follows:
Care of Birch and Bilimbi
Care of Birch and Bilimbi 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 Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.