Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval, Finely Dentate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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 no more than one-third of each branch
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-purpose dry fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Nematodes
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
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
Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
OSMANTHUS fragrans
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Sweet Olive
In German
Birke
Sweet Olive
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Olive douce
In Spanish
Abedul
Oliva dulce
In Greek
Birch Tree
γλυκό Ελιά
In Portuguese
bétula
Olive doce
In Polish
Brzoza
słodki Olive
In Latin
Caerulus
Dulce Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Birch and Sweet Olive
Season and care of Birch and Sweet Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Sweet Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Sweet Olive Physical Information
Birch and Sweet Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Sweet Olive are as follows:
Care of Birch and Sweet Olive
Care of Birch and Sweet Olive 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 Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.