Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Light Pink, Lavender
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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Vine, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
AMPELASTER carolinianus
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Climbing Aster
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Hydrangea
In German
Birke
Hortensie
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Hortensia
In Spanish
Abedul
Hortensia
In Greek
Birch Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
bétula
Hortênsia
In Polish
Brzoza
Hortensja
In Latin
Caerulus
Hibiscus
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Birch and Climbing Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Climbing Aster? We provide you with everything About Birch and Climbing Aster. Birch doesn't have thorns and Climbing Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Climbing Aster 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 Climbing Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Birch and Climbing Aster
Season and care of Birch and Climbing Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Climbing Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Climbing Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Climbing Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Climbing Aster is Neutral.
Birch and Climbing Aster Physical Information
Birch and Climbing Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Climbing Aster height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Climbing Aster are as follows:
Care of Birch and Climbing Aster
Care of Birch and Climbing Aster 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 Climbing Aster 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 Climbing Aster needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.