Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Light Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Sun
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Celastrus orbiculatus
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Asian bittersweet
In German
Birke
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Asian bittersweet
In Spanish
Abedul
Asian bittersweet
In Greek
Birch Tree
Asian bittersweet
In Portuguese
bétula
Asian bittersweet
In Polish
Brzoza
Dławisz okrągłolistny
In Latin
Caerulus
Asian bittersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Celastrales
Family
Betulaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Birch and Bittersweet
Season and care of Birch and Bittersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Bittersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Bittersweet Physical Information
Birch and Bittersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Bittersweet are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Birch and Bittersweet
Care of Birch and Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bittersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.