Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
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Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Homalomena
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Homalomena
In German
Birke
Homalomena
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Homalomena
In Spanish
Abedul
Homalomena
In Greek
Birch Tree
Homalomena
In Portuguese
bétula
homalomena
In Polish
Brzoza
Homalomena
In Latin
Caerulus
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Birch and Homalomena
Season and care of Birch and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Homalomena Physical Information
Birch and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Homalomena are as follows:
Care of Birch and Homalomena
Care of Birch and Homalomena 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 Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.