Birch

Boxelder

About Birch and Boxelder

Birch

Boxelder

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo

Number of Varieties

603

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Habitat

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

Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-72-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

8-3

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm2,438.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm1,524.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Red, Yellow green, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Yellow, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Broadly Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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

Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

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

Aphids, Birds, Squirrels

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antidote, Antiemetic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

ACER negundo

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Boxelder tree

In German

Birke

Boxelder Baum

In French

Arbre de bouleau

arbre boxelder

In Spanish

Abedul

árbol boxelder

In Greek

Birch Tree

κουφοξυλιά δέντρο

In Portuguese

bétula

árvore Boxelder

In Polish

Brzoza

Boxelder drzewo

In Latin

Caerulus

Boxelder ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Betula

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3415

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Boxelder

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Boxelder

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

Birch and Boxelder Physical Information

Birch and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Boxelder are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Birch and Boxelder

Care of Birch and Boxelder 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 Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.