Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Lignum Vitae
In German
Birke
Lignum Vitae
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Abedul
Palo santo
In Greek
Birch Tree
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
bétula
pau-santo
In Polish
Brzoza
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Caerulus
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Birch and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Birch and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Birch and Lignum Vitae
Care of Birch and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.