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About Birch and Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Biennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Shrub

Origin

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Mexico

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

6069
0 40000
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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-78-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-1
10-7

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm150.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

762.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan
White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown
Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

-
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

-
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

भोज पत्र
Philadelphus

In German

Birke
Pfeifensträucher

In French

Arbre de bouleau
Philadelphus

In Spanish

Abedul
Philadelphus

In Greek

Birch Tree
Philadelphus

In Portuguese

bétula
Philadelphus

In Polish

Brzoza
Jaśminowiec

In Latin

Caerulus
Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Cornales

Family

Betulaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Betula
Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae
Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

34179
1 27800
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Properties of Birch and Mock Orange

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

Season and Care of Birch and Mock Orange

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

Birch and Mock Orange Physical Information

Birch and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Mock Orange are as follows:

  • Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan

  • Birch leaf color:

  • Mock Orange flower color: White

  • Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Birch and Mock Orange

Care of Birch and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.