Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
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
-
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Schefflera
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Schefflera
In German
Birke
Schefflera
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Schefflera
In Spanish
Abedul
Schefflera
In Greek
Birch Tree
Schefflera
In Portuguese
bétula
Schefflera
In Polish
Brzoza
Schefflera
In Latin
Caerulus
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Birch and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Birch and Schefflera. Birch doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Birch and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Birch and Schefflera
Season and care of Birch and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Schefflera Physical Information
Birch and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Birch and Schefflera
Care of Birch and Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.