Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, 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 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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Birke
Tiger Tree
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Abedul
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Birch Tree
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
bétula
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Brzoza
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Caerulus
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Betulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Birch and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Birch and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Birch and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Care of Birch and Tiger Tree
Care of Birch and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.