Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Spices
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
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
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Clove
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Clou de girofle
In Greek
Birch Tree
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
bétula
dente de alho
In Latin
Caerulus
Castanea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Clove
Season and care of Birch and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clove season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Clove Physical Information
Birch and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Clove are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Birch and Clove
Care of Birch and Clove 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 Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.