Life Span
Biennial
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
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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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
Black Dyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Polemonium caeruleum
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Jacob's Ladder
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Jacob's Ladder
In German
Birke
Jacob's Ladder
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Jacob's Ladder
In Spanish
Abedul
Jacob's Ladder
In Greek
Birch Tree
Jacob's Ladder
In Portuguese
bétula
Jacob's Ladder
In Polish
Brzoza
Jacob's Ladder
In Latin
Caerulus
Jacob's Ladder
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Birch and Jacob's Ladder
Season and care of Birch and Jacob's Ladder is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Jacob's Ladder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Jacob's Ladder Physical Information
Birch and Jacob's Ladder physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm. The color specification of Birch and Jacob's Ladder are as follows:
Care of Birch and Jacob's Ladder
Care of Birch and Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder pruning is done 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 Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.