Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Birke
Pfeifengras
In French
Arbre de bouleau
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
Abedul
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
Birch Tree
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
bétula
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Brzoza
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Caerulus
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Birch and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Birch and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Birch and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Care of Birch and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Birch and Molinia Caerulea 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 Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.