Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Southeastern United States
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Ilex vomitoria
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 root rot, Leafminers, Phytophthora Root Rot, Scale, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
ILEX vomitoria 'Condeaux'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Yaupon Holly, Yaupon
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Yaupon
In Greek
Birch Tree
Yaupon
In Portuguese
bétula
Yaupon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Aquifoliales
Family
Betulaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Birch and Yaupon
Season and care of Birch and Yaupon is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Yaupon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yaupon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Yaupon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Yaupon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Yaupon Physical Information
Birch and Yaupon physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Yaupon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Yaupon are as follows:
Care of Birch and Yaupon
Care of Birch and Yaupon 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 Yaupon 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 Yaupon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.