Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Water occasionally
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
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
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Dracaena marginata
In German
Birke
Dracaena marginata
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
Abedul
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
Birch Tree
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
bétula
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Brzoza
Dracena marginata
In Latin
Caerulus
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Birch and Dracaena Marginata
Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Dracaena Marginata? We provide you with everything About Birch and Dracaena Marginata. Birch doesn't have thorns and Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Birch and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Birch and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Birch and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Care of Birch and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Birch and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.