Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, 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
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
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Birke
Süßkartoffel
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Patate douce
In Greek
Birch Tree
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
bétula
Batata doce
In Polish
Brzoza
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Caerulus
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Birch and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Birch and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Birch and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Birch and Sweet Potato
Care of Birch and Sweet Potato 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 Potato 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 Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.