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About Birch and Mock Orange


About Mock Orange and Birch


What is

Life Span
Biennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
-  
Mexico  

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

Number of Varieties
60  
99+
69  
99+

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

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
8-11  

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 cm  
34
150.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
762.00 cm  
28
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Tan  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

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
No  
No  

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
No  
Yes  

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
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

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
Yes  
Yes  

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
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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
34  
99+
179  
99+

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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.

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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:

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.

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