Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
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
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In German
Birke
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Spanish
Abedul
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Greek
Birch Tree
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Portuguese
bétula
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Polish
Brzoza
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Latin
Caerulus
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Order
Fagales
Commelinales
Family
Betulaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Betula
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Birch and Mangles kangaroo paw
Season and care of Birch and Mangles kangaroo paw is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Mangles kangaroo paw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Mangles kangaroo paw Physical Information
Birch and Mangles kangaroo paw physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Birch and Mangles kangaroo paw are as follows:
Care of Birch and Mangles kangaroo paw
Care of Birch and Mangles kangaroo paw 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 Mangles kangaroo paw 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 Mangles kangaroo paw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.