Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Gazania
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Gazania
In Spanish
Abedul
Gazania
In Greek
Birch Tree
Gazania
In Portuguese
bétula
Gazania
In Latin
Caerulus
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Birch and Gazania
Season and care of Birch and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Birch and Gazania Physical Information
Birch and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Gazania are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Birch and Gazania
Care of Birch and Gazania 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 Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.