Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
cornelian चेरी
In German
Birke
Kornelkirsche
In French
Arbre de bouleau
cornouiller
In Spanish
Abedul
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Birch Tree
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
bétula
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Brzoza
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Caerulus
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Birch and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Birch and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Birch and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Care of Birch and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Birch and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.