Birch

Broccoli

About Birch and Broccoli

Birch

Broccoli

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower

Number of Varieties

603

0 40000

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Habitat

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

agricultural areas, Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-7-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

6-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Do not let dry out between waterings

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Shallow soil

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Moths, Rats, Squirrels

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Diarrhea, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Broccoli

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

ब्रोकली

In German

Birke

Brokkoli

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Brocoli

In Spanish

Abedul

Brócoli

In Greek

Birch Tree

μπρόκολο

In Portuguese

bétula

brócolis

In Polish

Brzoza

brokuły

In Latin

Caerulus

Brocoli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Capparales

Family

Betulaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Betula

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3419

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Broccoli

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Broccoli

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

Birch and Broccoli Physical Information

Birch and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Birch and Broccoli are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Birch and Broccoli

Care of Birch and Broccoli 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 Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.