Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
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
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-14
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
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
Spring, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
tabardillo
In German
Birke
tabardillo
In French
Arbre de bouleau
tabardillo
In Spanish
Abedul
tabardillo
In Greek
Birch Tree
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
bétula
Tabardillo
In Polish
Brzoza
Tabardillo
In Latin
Caerulus
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Birch and Tabardillo
Season and care of Birch and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Tabardillo Physical Information
Birch and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Tabardillo are as follows:
Care of Birch and Tabardillo
Care of Birch and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.