Birch

Common Myrtle

About Birch and Common Myrtle

Birch

Common Myrtle

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Shrub

Origin

Corsica, Sardinia

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Myrtus communis

Number of Varieties

600

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-7-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Not Availble

Habit

Pyramidal

Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm200.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm200.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Black, Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Moist but well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Moisture

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Moist, 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

Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Healthy tree

Plant Tolerance

Moisture

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Acne, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Myrtus communis

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Common Myrtle

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Common myrtle

In German

Birke

Myrte

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Myrtus communis

In Spanish

Abedul

Myrtus communis

In Greek

Birch Tree

κοινή μυρτιά

In Portuguese

bétula

murta comum

In Polish

Brzoza

Mirt zwyczajny

In Latin

Caerulus

myrto Common

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Betula

Myrtus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

342

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Common Myrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Birch and Common Myrtle. Birch doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Common Myrtle

Season and care of Birch and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Birch and Common Myrtle Physical Information

Birch and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Common Myrtle are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Birch and Common Myrtle

Care of Birch and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.