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Birch
Lemonbalm
About Lemonbalm and Birch


What is
Life Span
Biennial  
Perennial  
Type
Tree  
Herbs  
Origin
-  
Southern Europe  
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii  
Melissa officinalis  
Number of Varieties
60  
99+
5  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands  
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
4-9  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
12-1  
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Pyramidal  
Clump-Forming  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm  
34
30.50 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
762.00 cm  
28
45.70 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan  
White, Light Pink  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown  
Brown  
Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green, Light Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Green, Light Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange  
Green, Light Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Ovate  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Early Spring  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
-  
Deer resistant, Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium  
Medium  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral  
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen  
Nitrogen, Potassium  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew  
Plant Tolerance
-  
Deer resistant, Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
Yes  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects  
Bees  
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Cottage Garden  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems  
Good for skin, Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Insignificant  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree  
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems  
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Flowers, Leaves  
Other Uses
Used in paper industry  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'  
MELISSA officinalis  
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch  
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint  
In Hindi
भोज पत्र  
नींबू बाम  
In German
Birke  
Lemonbalm  
In French
Arbre de bouleau  
mélisse  
In Spanish
Abedul  
Lemonbalm  
In Greek
Birch Tree  
Lemonbalm  
In Portuguese
bétula  
Lemonbalm  
In Polish
Brzoza  
Lemonbalm  
In Latin
Caerulus  
CITRAGO  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Fagales  
Lamiales  
Family
Betulaceae  
Lamiaceae  
Genus
Betula  
Melissa  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Tribe
-  
-  
Subfamily
Carpinaceae  
Nepetoideae  
Number of Species
34  
99+
4  
99+
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Properties of Birch and Lemonbalm

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Birch and Lemonbalm. Birch doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Birch and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Lemonbalm

Season and care of Birch and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.

Birch and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Birch and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Birch and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Care of Birch and Lemonbalm

Care of Birch and Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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