Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
gardens, old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
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
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Obtuse
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, 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
Average
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
STYRAX japonicus
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Japanese Snowbell
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Japanese Snowbell
In German
Birke
Japanese Snowbell
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Japanese Snowbell
In Spanish
Abedul
Japanese Snowbell
In Greek
Birch Tree
Japanese Snowbell
In Portuguese
bétula
Japanese Snowbell
In Polish
Brzoza
Japanese Snowbell
In Latin
Caerulus
Japanese Snowbell
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Styracaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Birch and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Birch and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Birch and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Birch and Japanese Snowbell 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 Snowbell 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 Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.