Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Nutmeg
In German
Birke
Muskatnuss
In French
Arbre de bouleau
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Abedul
nuez moscada
In Greek
Birch Tree
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
bétula
noz-moscada
In Polish
Brzoza
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Nutmeg
Season and care of Birch and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Nutmeg Physical Information
Birch and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Birch and Nutmeg
Care of Birch and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.