Birch

Peppertree

About Birch and Peppertree

Birch

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

60100

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-78-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

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, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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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

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Condiment, Gum

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Peppertree

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Peppertree

In German

Birke

Peppertree

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Peppertree

In Spanish

Abedul

peppertree

In Greek

Birch Tree

Peppertree

In Portuguese

bétula

Peppertree

In Polish

Brzoza

Peppertree

In Latin

Caerulus

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Betula

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

34600

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Peppertree

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Birch and Peppertree. Birch doesn't have thorns and Peppertree doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Peppertree 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 Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Peppertree

Season and care of Birch and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Birch and Peppertree Physical Information

Birch and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Birch and Peppertree are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Birch and Peppertree

Care of Birch and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.