Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
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
8-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Well drained
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Toxic
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
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Red Cardinal
In German
Birke
Red Cardinal
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Abedul
Cárdenas
In Greek
Birch Tree
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
bétula
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Brzoza
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Caerulus
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Birch and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Birch and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Birch and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Care of Birch and Red Cardinal
Care of Birch and Red Cardinal 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 Cardinal 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 Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.