Birch

Gomphrena

About Birch and Gomphrena

Birch

Gomphrena

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Central America

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

603

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-79-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12 - 1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm30.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

GOMPHRENA globosa

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Gomphrena

In German

Birke

Gomphrena

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Gomphrena

In Spanish

Abedul

Gomphrena

In Greek

Birch Tree

Gomphrena

In Portuguese

bétula

Gomphrena

In Polish

Brzoza

Gomphrena

In Latin

Caerulus

Gomphrena

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Betulaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Betula

Gomphrena

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

3490

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Gomphrena

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Gomphrena? We provide you with everything About Birch and Gomphrena. Birch doesn't have thorns and Gomphrena doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Gomphrena

Season and care of Birch and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.

Birch and Gomphrena Physical Information

Birch and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Birch and Gomphrena are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green

Care of Birch and Gomphrena

Care of Birch and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena pruning is done 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.