Birch

Daphne

About Birch and Daphne

Birch

Daphne

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

China

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

60-

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-78-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

21,22

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

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

Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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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

Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

DAPHNE acutiloba

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Daphne plant

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

डाफ्ने संयंत्र

In German

Birke

Daphne Pflanzen

In French

Arbre de bouleau

plante Daphne

In Spanish

Abedul

planta de Daphne

In Greek

Birch Tree

Δάφνη φυτών

In Portuguese

bétula

Daphne planta

In Polish

Brzoza

Daphne roślin

In Latin

Caerulus

Daphne plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Malvales

Family

Betulaceae

Thymelaeaceae

Genus

Betula

Daphne

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3495

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Daphne

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Daphne

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

Birch and Daphne Physical Information

Birch and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Daphne are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Birch and Daphne

Care of Birch and Daphne 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 Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.