Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
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North America, Central America, South America
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Kernel
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
स्वीट कॉर्न
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Abedul
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Birch Tree
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
bétula
milho doce
In Polish
Brzoza
Kukurydza
In Latin
Caerulus
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Birch and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Birch and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Birch and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Birch and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Birch and Sweet Corn
Care of Birch and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.