Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
-
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, 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
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
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
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Birke
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Arbre de bouleau
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Abedul
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
Birch Tree
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
bétula
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Brzoza
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Caerulus
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Birch and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Birch and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Birch and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Care of Birch and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Birch and Purpleleaf Shiso 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 Purpleleaf Shiso 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 Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.