Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
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
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
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.
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:
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.