Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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 after flowering, 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, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
globe flower
In German
Birke
Trollblumen
In French
Arbre de bouleau
globe flower
In Spanish
Abedul
Trollius
In Greek
Birch Tree
globe flower
In Portuguese
bétula
Trollius
In Latin
Caerulus
globe flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Fagales
Ranunculales
Family
Betulaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Globe Flower
Season and care of Birch and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Globe Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Birch and Globe Flower Physical Information
Birch and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Birch and Globe Flower are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Birch and Globe Flower
Care of Birch and Globe Flower 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 Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.