Birch

Strawberry Bush

About Birch and Strawberry Bush

Birch

Strawberry Bush

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus

Number of Varieties

602

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-76-8

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Magenta, Orange, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Birds, Deers

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

EUONYMUS americanus

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Strawberry Bush

In German

Birke

Strawberry Bush

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Strawberry Bush

In Spanish

Abedul

Fresa Bush

In Greek

Birch Tree

φράουλα Μπους

In Portuguese

bétula

Morango de Bush

In Polish

Brzoza

Strawberry Bush

In Latin

Caerulus

Classic Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Celastrales

Family

Betulaceae

Celastraceae

Genus

Betula

Euonymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Celastroideae

Number of Species

3412

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Strawberry Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Strawberry Bush? We provide you with everything About Birch and Strawberry Bush. Birch doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Strawberry Bush

Season and care of Birch and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.

Birch and Strawberry Bush Physical Information

Birch and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Strawberry Bush are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Birch and Strawberry Bush

Care of Birch and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.