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Birch
Copperleaf
About Copperleaf and Birch


What is
Life Span
Biennial  
Annual  
Type
Tree  
Shrub  
Origin
-  
Melanesia  
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii  
-  
Number of Varieties
60  
99+
12  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
10-15  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
12-1  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Pyramidal  
Oval or Rounded  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm  
34
240.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
762.00 cm  
28
180.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan  
Red, Green, Copper  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Leaf Color in Summer
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Reniform  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Early Spring  
Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
-  
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Stem Cutting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
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  
slow-release fertilizers  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  
Plant Tolerance
-  
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
-  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
Yes  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects  
Birds  
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems  
Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Leaves, Twigs  
Other Uses
Used in paper industry  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch  
Copperleaf  
In Hindi
भोज पत्र  
Copperleaf  
In German
Birke  
Copperleaf  
In French
Arbre de bouleau  
Copperleaf  
In Spanish
Abedul  
copperleaf  
In Greek
Birch Tree  
Copperleaf  
In Portuguese
bétula  
Copperleaf  
In Polish
Brzoza  
CopperLeaf  
In Latin
Caerulus  
Copperleaf  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Fagales  
Euphorbiales  
Family
Betulaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  
Genus
Betula  
Acalypha  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
Acalypheae  
Subfamily
Carpinaceae  
Acalyphoideae  
Number of Species
34  
99+
462  
99+
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Properties of Birch and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Copperleaf

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

Birch and Copperleaf Physical Information

Birch and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Birch and Copperleaf

Care of Birch and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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