Birch

Lupine

About Birch and Lupine

Birch

Lupine

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine

Number of Varieties

60200

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Pine barrens, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-73-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

8-1

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, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm2.95 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm1.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Blue, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loose, Moist

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Loose, Moist

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part 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 ocassionally

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Bees

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Lupinus

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Hybrid Lupine

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

वृक संयंत्र

In German

Birke

lupine

In French

Arbre de bouleau

usine de lupin

In Spanish

Abedul

planta de lupino

In Greek

Birch Tree

φυτό λούπινο

In Portuguese

bétula

tremoço planta

In Polish

Brzoza

łubin roślin

In Latin

Caerulus

Plinio herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Fabales

Family

Betulaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Betula

Lupinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Faboideae

Number of Species

34200

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Lupine

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Lupine? We provide you with everything About Birch and Lupine. Birch doesn't have thorns and Lupine doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Lupine 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 Lupine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Lupine

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

Birch and Lupine Physical Information

Birch and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Birch and Lupine are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green

Care of Birch and Lupine

Care of Birch and Lupine 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 Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.