Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Not Availble
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
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
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular 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 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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
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
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CAPSICUM frutescens
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Tabasco Pepper
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
In German
Birke
Tabasco Pfeffer
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Tabasco poivre
In Spanish
Abedul
Tabasco Pepper
In Greek
Birch Tree
Tabasco πιπέρι
In Portuguese
bétula
Tabasco pimenta
In Polish
Brzoza
papryka tabasco
In Latin
Caerulus
Tabasco Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Tabasco Pepper
Season and care of Birch and Tabasco Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Tabasco Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Tabasco Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral.
Birch and Tabasco Pepper Physical Information
Birch and Tabasco Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Tabasco Pepper are as follows:
Care of Birch and Tabasco Pepper
Care of Birch and Tabasco Pepper 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 Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.