Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
In Early Autumn, 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, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
SATUREJA montana
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Winter Savory
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Winter Savory
In German
Birke
Winter-Bohnenkraut
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Winter Savory
In Spanish
Abedul
Satureja montana
In Greek
Birch Tree
Satureja montana
In Portuguese
bétula
Segurelha-das-montanhas
In Polish
Brzoza
Cząber górski
In Latin
Caerulus
winter savory
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Winter Savory
Season and care of Birch and Winter Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Winter Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Savory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Winter Savory Physical Information
Birch and Winter Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Birch and Winter Savory are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Birch and Winter Savory
Care of Birch and Winter Savory 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 Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Winter Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.