Birch

Blue Lily

About Birch and Blue Lily

Birch

Blue Lily

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Agapanthus

Number of Varieties

6012

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-78-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White, Blue, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Bicolor, Striped

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Analgesic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

chest congestion, Intestinal irritations

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

ब्लू लिली

In German

Birke

Blaue Lilie

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Lily Bleu

In Spanish

Abedul

lirio azul

In Greek

Birch Tree

μπλε Lily

In Portuguese

bétula

Lily azul

In Polish

Brzoza

niebieski Lily

In Latin

Caerulus

blue lilium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Liliales

Family

Betulaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Betula

Agapanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3410

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Blue Lily

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Blue Lily? We provide you with everything About Birch and Blue Lily. Birch doesn't have thorns and Blue Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Blue Lily 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 Blue Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Blue Lily

Season and care of Birch and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.

Birch and Blue Lily Physical Information

Birch and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Blue Lily are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Birch and Blue Lily

Care of Birch and Blue Lily 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 Blue Lily pruning is done 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 Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.