Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
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
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
Birke
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
Abedul
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
Birch Tree
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
bétula
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
Brzoza
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
Caerulus
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Birch and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Birch and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Birch and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Birch and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Birch and Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.