Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
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South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
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
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
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Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Birke
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Arbre de bouleau
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
Abedul
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
Birch Tree
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
bétula
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Brzoza
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Caerulus
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Birch and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Birch and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ram's Horn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Birch and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Birch and Ram's Horn
Care of Birch and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.