Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Birke
Kapok baum
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Fromager
In Greek
Birch Tree
Ceiba
In Portuguese
bétula
Mafumeira
In Polish
Brzoza
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Kapok
Season and care of Birch and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Kapok Physical Information
Birch and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Kapok are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Birch and Kapok
Care of Birch and Kapok 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 Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.