Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
  
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
  
not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
  
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
  
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
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
  
White, Yellow, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Yellow green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Keep ground moist
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Whole plant, Wood
  
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
  
CATALPA speciosa
  
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
  
Northern Catalpa
  
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
  
Northern Catalpa
  
In German
Birke
  
Northern Catalpa
  
In French
Arbre de bouleau
  
Nord Catalpa
  
In Spanish
Abedul
  
Catalpa Norte
  
In Greek
Birch Tree
  
Βόρεια Catalpa
  
In Portuguese
bétula
  
Northern Catalpa
  
In Polish
Brzoza
  
Północnej Catalpa
  
In Latin
Caerulus
  
Northern Catalpa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Betula
  
Catalpa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Birch and Northern Catalpa
Season and care of Birch and Northern Catalpa is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Northern Catalpa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Northern Catalpa Physical Information
Birch and Northern Catalpa physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Northern Catalpa are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Care of Birch and Northern Catalpa
Care of Birch and Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.