Birch

Brussels Sprouts

About Birch and Brussels Sprouts

Birch

Brussels Sprouts

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage

Number of Varieties

60110

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-74-8

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 cm121.92 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm60.96 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

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Broad, Unlobed

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

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water

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

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Good for skin

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

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Brussels Sprouts

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Brussels Sprouts plant

In German

Birke

Rosenkohl Pflanze

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Choux de Bruxelles plante

In Spanish

Abedul

planta de coles de Bruselas

In Greek

Birch Tree

φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών

In Portuguese

bétula

Couves de Bruxelas planta

In Polish

Brzoza

Brukselka roślin

In Latin

Caerulus

Bruxellis pullulat herba

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

34150

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Brussels Sprouts

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Brussels Sprouts

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

Birch and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information

Birch and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Birch and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color:

Care of Birch and Brussels Sprouts

Care of Birch and Brussels Sprouts 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 Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.