Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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'
ACER platanoides
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Norway Maple
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
नॉर्वे मेपल
In German
Birke
Spitzahorn
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Norvège Maple
In Spanish
Abedul
Noruega arce
In Greek
Birch Tree
Νεροπλάτανος
In Portuguese
bétula
Noruega bordo
In Polish
Brzoza
klon zwyczajny
In Latin
Caerulus
Acer platanoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Birch and Norway Maple
Season and care of Birch and Norway Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Norway Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Norway Maple Physical Information
Birch and Norway Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Norway Maple are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Birch and Norway Maple
Care of Birch and Norway Maple 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 Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.