Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
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
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 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
Red
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
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Raspberry
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Framboise
In Spanish
Abedul
Frambuesa
In Greek
Birch Tree
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
bétula
Framboesa
In Latin
Caerulus
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Birch and Raspberry
Season and care of Birch and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Raspberry Physical Information
Birch and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Raspberry are as follows:
Care of Birch and Raspberry
Care of Birch and Raspberry 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 Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.