Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Caribbean, South America
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-13
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Sugar Apple
In German
Birke
Zuckerapfel
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Abedul
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Birch Tree
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
bétula
Pinha
In Polish
Brzoza
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Caerulus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Betulaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Birch and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Birch and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Birch and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Care of Birch and Sugar Apple
Care of Birch and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.