Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Australia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Birke
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Abedul
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Birch Tree
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
bétula
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Brzoza
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Caerulus
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Birch and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Birch and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Birch and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Birch and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Birch and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.