Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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Southwestern United States, Mexico
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
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
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Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Decorating walls
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
Stem
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
jumping cholla
In German
Birke
jumping cholla
In French
Arbre de bouleau
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Abedul
jumping cholla
In Greek
Birch Tree
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
bétula
jumping cholla
In Polish
Brzoza
jumping cholla
In Latin
Caerulus
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Betula
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Birch and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Birch and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Birch and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Care of Birch and Jumping Cholla
Care of Birch and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.