Birch

Jacaranda

About Birch and Jacaranda

Birch

Jacaranda

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

6018

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Habitat

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

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-710-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

feather-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

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

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

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

JACARANDA caerulea

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Neeli Gulmohur

In German

Birke

Palisanderholzbaum

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Flamboyant bleu

In Spanish

Abedul

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Greek

Birch Tree

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Portuguese

bétula

Jacarandá-mimoso

In Polish

Brzoza

Jakaranda mimozolistna

In Latin

Caerulus

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Scrophulariales

Family

Betulaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Betula

Jacaranda

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Asterids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3418

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Jacaranda

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Jacaranda

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

Birch and Jacaranda Physical Information

Birch and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Jacaranda are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Birch and Jacaranda

Care of Birch and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.