Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Bromeliad
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Ants
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
DYCKIA remotiflora
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Dyckia
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Dyckia
In Greek
Birch Tree
dyckia
In Portuguese
bétula
Dyckia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Bromeliales
Family
Betulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Birch and Dyckia
Season and care of Birch and Dyckia is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Dyckia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dyckia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Dyckia is Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Dyckia is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Dyckia Physical Information
Birch and Dyckia physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Dyckia height is 27.90 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Birch and Dyckia are as follows:
Care of Birch and Dyckia
Care of Birch and Dyckia 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 Dyckia 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 Dyckia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.