Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
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
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Birke
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Arbre de bouleau
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
Abedul
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Birch Tree
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
bétula
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Brzoza
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
Caerulus
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Birch and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Birch and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Birch and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Birch and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Birch and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Care of Birch and Cherry Pepper
Care of Birch and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.