Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin
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
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Tomatillos
In German
Birke
Tomatillos
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Abedul
Tomatillos
In Greek
Birch Tree
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
bétula
Tomatillos
In Polish
Brzoza
Tomatillos
In Latin
Caerulus
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Birch and Tomatillo
Season and care of Birch and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Birch and Tomatillo Physical Information
Birch and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Tomatillo are as follows:
Care of Birch and Tomatillo
Care of Birch and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.