Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Ray
Disk
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
disturbed sites, Grassland, riparian zones, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
0-6
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Average, Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average, Rich, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Broken Bones
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Cottage garden, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
TITHONIA 'Fiesta Del Sol'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Fiesta del Sol Mexican Sunflower, Mexican Sunflower
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
मैक्सिकन सूरजमुखी
In German
Birke
mexikanische Sonnenblume
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Mexican sunflower
In Spanish
Abedul
girasol mexicano
In Greek
Birch Tree
Μεξικού ηλιέλαιο
In Portuguese
bétula
girassol mexicano
In Polish
Brzoza
meksykański słonecznika
In Latin
Caerulus
Mexicanus HELIANTHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Applicable
Family
Betulaceae
Acanthaceae
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 Mexican Sunflower
Season and care of Birch and Mexican Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Mexican Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Sunflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Mexican Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Mexican Sunflower Physical Information
Birch and Mexican Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Mexican Sunflower height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Mexican Sunflower are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Mexican Sunflower flower color: Orange Red
- Mexican Sunflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Birch and Mexican Sunflower
Care of Birch and Mexican Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.