Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
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
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
12, 13
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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
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Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
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Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
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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
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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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.
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:
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.