Birch

Candelabra

About Birch and Candelabra

Birch

Candelabra

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mexico

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

60-

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Habitat

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

Subtropical climates, subtropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-7-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

12, 13

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm490.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm60.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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

Aphids, Mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

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

Nutritive

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Seeds

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used for its medicinal properties

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, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Araucaria angustifolia

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

candelabra

In German

Birke

Kandelaber

In French

Arbre de bouleau

candélabre

In Spanish

Abedul

Candelabra

In Greek

Birch Tree

μανουάλια

In Portuguese

bétula

Candelabra

In Polish

Brzoza

świeczniki

In Latin

Caerulus

candelabra

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Fagales

Pinales

Family

Betulaceae

Araucariaceae

Genus

Betula

Araucaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3419

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Candelabra

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Candelabra

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

Birch and Candelabra Physical Information

Birch and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Candelabra are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color:

Care of Birch and Candelabra

Care of Birch and Candelabra 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 Candelabra pruning is done 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.