Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Picea glauca, Picea glauca 'Conica'
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist, Regular watering during dry periods
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used as Christmas tree
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
chest congestion, Chest pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Branch, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
PICEA glauca
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Canada spruce, skunk spruce, cat spruce, single spruce, western white spruce, Porsild spruce, Black Hills spruce
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
White Spruce
In German
Birke
Weiß-Fichte
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Épinette blanche
In Spanish
Abedul
White Spruce
In Greek
Birch Tree
White Spruce
In Portuguese
bétula
Pinheiro-do-canadá
In Polish
Brzoza
Świerk biały
In Latin
Caerulus
White Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Birch and White Spruce
Season and care of Birch and White Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and White Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for White Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for White Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and White Spruce Physical Information
Birch and White Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas White Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and White Spruce are as follows:
Care of Birch and White Spruce
Care of Birch and White Spruce 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 Spruce 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 White Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.