Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
गोभी पेड़
In German
Birke
Cabbage tree
In French
Arbre de bouleau
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Abedul
árbol de la col
In Greek
Birch Tree
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
bétula
repolho árvore
In Polish
Brzoza
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Caerulus
brassica ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Birch and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Birch and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Birch and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Care of Birch and Cabbage Tree
Care of Birch and Cabbage Tree 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 Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.