Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
IRIS
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Iris
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Iris
In Portuguese
bétula
Íris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Iris
Season and care of Birch and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Iris Physical Information
Birch and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Iris are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Birch and Iris
Care of Birch and Iris 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 Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.