Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-8
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, 12
Habit
Pyramidal
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, 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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Siberian peashrub
In German
Birke
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
Abedul
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
Birch Tree
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
bétula
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
Brzoza
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
Caerulus
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Birch and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Birch and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Birch and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Birch and Siberian Peashrub 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 Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.