Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Frogs
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Water Clover
In German
Birke
Wasser Klee
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Abedul
Agua trébol
In Greek
Birch Tree
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
bétula
Clover água
In Polish
Brzoza
Woda Clover
In Latin
Caerulus
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Fagales
Hydropteridales
Family
Betulaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Birch and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Birch and Water Clover. Birch doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Water Clover 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 Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Birch and Water Clover
Season and care of Birch and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Water Clover Physical Information
Birch and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Water Clover are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Birch and Water Clover
Care of Birch and Water Clover 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 Water Clover 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 Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.