Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig, Black Mission Fig
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Clay soil areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, 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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, 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, Use 6-6-6 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Eye irritation, Poisonous
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
For making oil, Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
FICUS carica 'Brown Turkey'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Brown Turkey Fig, Fig
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
In German
Birke
Brown Türkei Fig Tree
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Brown Turquie Fig Tree
In Spanish
Abedul
Turquía marrón de la Higuera
In Greek
Birch Tree
Μπράουν Τουρκία Fig Tree
In Portuguese
bétula
Brown Figueira Turquia
In Polish
Brzoza
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
In Latin
Caerulus
Brown, p Turcia ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Betulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Birch and Brown Turkey Fig
Season and care of Birch and Brown Turkey Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Brown Turkey Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brown Turkey Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Brown Turkey Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Brown Turkey Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Brown Turkey Fig Physical Information
Birch and Brown Turkey Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Brown Turkey Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 450.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Brown Turkey Fig are as follows:
Care of Birch and Brown Turkey Fig
Care of Birch and Brown Turkey Fig 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 Brown Turkey Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, 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 Brown Turkey Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.