Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
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
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
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/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
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
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Common Rue
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
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Birch and Common Rue
Season and care of Birch and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Rue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Common Rue Physical Information
Birch and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Common Rue are as follows:
Care of Birch and Common Rue
Care of Birch and Common Rue 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 Rue 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 Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.