Birch

Goumi

About Birch and Goumi

Birch

Goumi

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

China

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Elaeagnus multiflora

Number of Varieties

6030

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Hills, Lowland, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-7-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Dark Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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 fruit, 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

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Birds, pollinators

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

ELAEAGNUS multiflora

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Goumi

In German

Birke

Goumi

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Goumi

In Spanish

Abedul

Goumi

In Greek

Birch Tree

Goumi

In Portuguese

bétula

Eau

In Polish

Brzoza

Woda

In Latin

Caerulus

Eau

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rhamnales

Family

Betulaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Betula

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3470

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Goumi

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Goumi

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

Birch and Goumi Physical Information

Birch and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Goumi are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Goumi flower color:
Goumi leaf color:

Care of Birch and Goumi

Care of Birch and Goumi 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 Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.