Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
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
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Birke
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Abedul
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Birch Tree
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
bétula
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Brzoza
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Caerulus
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Birch and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Birch and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Care of Birch and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Birch and Caesar Siberian Iris 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 Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.