Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Birke
Ohio buckeye
In French
Arbre de bouleau
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Abedul
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Birch Tree
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
bétula
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Brzoza
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Caerulus
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Birch and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Birch and Ohio Buckeye. Birch doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Birch and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Birch and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Birch and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Birch and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Birch and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Birch and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.