Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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North America, United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
mexicana , white spruce
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water excessively
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
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
Prune ocassionally, 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
Needle rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Woodland margins
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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
guitar making, Used as Christmas Tree
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
PICEA engelmannii
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
mountain spruce
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Engelmann spruce
In German
Birke
Engelmann spruce
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Engelmann spruce
In Spanish
Abedul
Engelmann spruce
In Greek
Birch Tree
Engelmann spruce
In Portuguese
bétula
Engelmann spruce
In Polish
Brzoza
Engelmann spruce
In Latin
Caerulus
Engelmann spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Birch and Engelmann Spruce
Season and care of Birch and Engelmann Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Engelmann Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Engelmann Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Engelmann Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Engelmann Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Engelmann Spruce Physical Information
Birch and Engelmann Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Engelmann Spruce height is 1,830.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Engelmann Spruce are as follows:
Care of Birch and Engelmann Spruce
Care of Birch and Engelmann 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 Engelmann Spruce pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Engelmann Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.