Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Birke
Fullers Karde
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Abedul
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Birch Tree
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
bétula
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Brzoza
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Caerulus
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Birch and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Birch and Fuller's Teasel. Birch doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Birch and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Birch and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Birch and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Birch and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Birch and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.