Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
-
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Lavender, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Phlox bifida
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Phlox bifida, Phlox
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Phlox bifida
In German
Birke
Phlox bifida
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Phlox bifida
In Spanish
Abedul
Phlox bifida
In Greek
Birch Tree
Phlox bifida
In Portuguese
bétula
Phlox bifida
In Polish
Brzoza
Phlox bifida
In Latin
Caerulus
Phlox bifida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Birch and Phlox bifida
Season and care of Birch and Phlox bifida is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Phlox bifida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox bifida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Phlox bifida is Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox bifida is Neutral.
Birch and Phlox bifida Physical Information
Birch and Phlox bifida physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Phlox bifida are as follows:
Care of Birch and Phlox bifida
Care of Birch and Phlox bifida 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 Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.