Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Not avaialable
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Red, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Malus domestica Wolf River
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Wolf River Apple
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Wolf River Apple
In German
Birke
Wolf River Apple
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Wolf River Apple
In Spanish
Abedul
Wolf River Apple
In Greek
Birch Tree
Wolf River Apple
In Portuguese
bétula
Wolf River Apple
In Polish
Brzoza
Wolf River Apple
In Latin
Caerulus
Wolf River Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Birch and Wolf River Apple
Season and care of Birch and Wolf River Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Wolf River Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wolf River Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Wolf River Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Wolf River Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Wolf River Apple Physical Information
Birch and Wolf River Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Wolf River Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Wolf River Apple are as follows:
Care of Birch and Wolf River Apple
Care of Birch and Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.