Birch

Mexican primrose

About Birch and Mexican primrose

Birch

Mexican primrose

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Texas

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

6025

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Habitat

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

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-78-10

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

10-6

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Alternate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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 Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

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

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Skin irritation, 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

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Mexican primrose

In German

Birke

Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Mexican primrose

In Spanish

Abedul

Primrose mexicana

In Greek

Birch Tree

Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

bétula

Mexican Primrose

In Polish

Brzoza

Mexican Primrose

In Latin

Caerulus

Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Betula

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

34145

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Mexican primrose

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Mexican primrose

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

Birch and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Birch and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Birch and Mexican primrose are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Birch and Mexican primrose

Care of Birch and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.