Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Cercis
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Eastern Redbud
In German
Birke
OstRedbud
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Abedul
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Birch Tree
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
bétula
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Brzoza
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Birch and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Birch and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Birch and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Birch and Eastern Redbud
Care of Birch and Eastern Redbud 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 Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.