Birch

Meadow Phlox

About Birch and Meadow Phlox

Birch

Meadow Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

6060

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Habitat

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

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-75-8

0 99

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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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm38.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Aging, Antispasmodic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

PHLOX maculata

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Meadow Phlox

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

Birke

Wiese Phlox

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Meadow Phlox

In Spanish

Abedul

prado Phlox

In Greek

Birch Tree

Meadow Phlox

In Portuguese

bétula

Meadow Phlox

In Polish

Brzoza

łąka Phlox

In Latin

Caerulus

Phlox meadow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Solanales

Family

Betulaceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Betula

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3470

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Meadow Phlox

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Meadow Phlox

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

Birch and Meadow Phlox Physical Information

Birch and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Birch and Meadow Phlox are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Birch and Meadow Phlox

Care of Birch and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.