Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
  
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
  
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
  
White, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Sets
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
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
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
  
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
  
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
  
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
  
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
  
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
  
प्याज
  
In German
Birke
  
Zwiebel
  
In French
Arbre de bouleau
  
Oignon
  
In Spanish
Abedul
  
Cebolla
  
In Greek
Birch Tree
  
Κρεμμύδι
  
In Portuguese
bétula
  
Cebola
  
In Polish
Brzoza
  
Cebula
  
In Latin
Caerulus
  
cepa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Betula
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Allieae
  
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
  
Allioideae
  
Season and Care of Birch and White Onion
Season and care of Birch and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Birch and White Onion Physical Information
Birch and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Birch and White Onion are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Birch and White Onion
Care of Birch and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.