Birch

Sweet William

About Birch and Sweet William

Birch

Sweet William

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Biennial and Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

601600

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-73-9

0 99

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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

21,22

Habit

Pyramidal

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm45.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Cut or pinch the stems, 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, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

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

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Food for animals

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

स्वीट विलियम

In German

Birke

Bartn

In French

Arbre de bouleau

sweet william

In Spanish

Abedul

Guillermo dulce

In Greek

Birch Tree

είδος γαρύφαλλου

In Portuguese

bétula

william doce

In Polish

Brzoza

słodki William

In Latin

Caerulus

amaranthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Betulaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Betula

Dianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3475

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Sweet William

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Sweet William

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

Birch and Sweet William Physical Information

Birch and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Sweet William are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Birch and Sweet William

Care of Birch and Sweet William 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 William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.