Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Hay fever
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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Japanese Cedar
In German
Birke
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Abedul
cedro japonés
In Greek
Birch Tree
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
bétula
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Brzoza
japoński cedr
In Latin
Caerulus
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Birch and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Birch and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Birch and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Care of Birch and Japanese Cedar
Care of Birch and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.