Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
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Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
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
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early 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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
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
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Cranesbill
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
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Birch and Cranesbill
Season and care of Birch and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Cranesbill Physical Information
Birch and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Birch and Cranesbill are as follows:
Care of Birch and Cranesbill
Care of Birch and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.