Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
United States, Central United States
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Shingle Oak
In German
Birke
Kies Eiche
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Abedul
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Birch Tree
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
bétula
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Brzoza
gont Oak
In Latin
Caerulus
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Birch and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Birch and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Care of Birch and Shingle Oak
Care of Birch and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.