Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
ramphal
In German
Birke
Netzannone
In French
Arbre de bouleau
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
Abedul
Annona reticulata
In Greek
Birch Tree
Ramphal
In Portuguese
bétula
coração-de-boi
In Polish
Brzoza
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
In Latin
Caerulus
Ramphal
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Betulaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Annonoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Ramphal
Season and care of Birch and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ramphal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Ramphal Physical Information
Birch and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Ramphal are as follows:
Care of Birch and Ramphal
Care of Birch and Ramphal 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 Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.