Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
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
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
साइडर सेब
In German
Birke
Crispin Apfel
In French
Arbre de bouleau
cidre de pomme
In Spanish
Abedul
sidra de manzana
In Greek
Birch Tree
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
bétula
sidra de maçã
In Polish
Brzoza
Apple Cider
In Latin
Caerulus
Cider Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Birch and Mutsu Apple
Season and care of Birch and Mutsu Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Mutsu Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mutsu Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Mutsu Apple Physical Information
Birch and Mutsu Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Mutsu Apple are as follows:
Care of Birch and Mutsu Apple
Care of Birch and Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.