Birch

Eastern Red Cedar

About Birch and Eastern Red Cedar

Birch

Eastern Red Cedar

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Number of Varieties

602

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Habitat

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

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-73-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm1,520.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Light Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Compost

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Asthma, breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Cold, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

JUNIPERUS virginiana

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

In German

Birke

Eastern Red Cedar

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Red Cedar Orient

In Spanish

Abedul

Cedro Rojo del Este

In Greek

Birch Tree

Ανατολική Red Cedar

In Portuguese

bétula

Eastern Red Cedar

In Polish

Brzoza

Eastern Red Cedar

In Latin

Caerulus

Eastern Red Cedar

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Fagales

Pinales

Family

Betulaceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Betula

Juniperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

3450

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Eastern Red Cedar

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Eastern Red Cedar

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

Birch and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information

Birch and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Birch and Eastern Red Cedar

Care of Birch and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.