Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
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
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
red alder
In French
Arbre de bouleau
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Abedul
aliso rojo
In Greek
Birch Tree
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
bétula
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Brzoza
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Caerulus
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Birch and Red Alder
Season and care of Birch and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Red Alder Physical Information
Birch and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Red Alder are as follows:
Care of Birch and Red Alder
Care of Birch and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.