Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
Birke
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
Abedul
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
Birch Tree
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
bétula
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
Brzoza
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
Caerulus
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Birch and Dwarf Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Birch and Dwarf Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Dwarf Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Care of Birch and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Care of Birch and Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.