Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
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
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Birke
Hedge Bambus
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Abedul
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Birch Tree
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
bétula
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Brzoza
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Caerulus
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Birch and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Birch and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Birch and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Birch and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Birch and Hedge Bamboo 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 Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.