Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Deltoid
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Legume allergy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
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
Diuretic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
VIGNA unguiculata
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
In French
Arbre de bouleau
niébé
In Greek
Birch Tree
cowpea
In Portuguese
bétula
Koopea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Birch and Cowpea
Season and care of Birch and Cowpea is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Cowpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cowpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Cowpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Cowpea Physical Information
Birch and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Cowpea are as follows:
Care of Birch and Cowpea
Care of Birch and Cowpea 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 Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.