Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires a lot of watering, 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
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
चेरी प्लम
In German
Birke
cherry Plum
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Prunus
In Spanish
Abedul
cherry Plum
In Greek
Birch Tree
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
bétula
cherry Plum
In Polish
Brzoza
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Caerulus
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Birch and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Birch and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
- Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Birch and Cherry Plum
Care of Birch and Cherry Plum 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 Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.