Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
भोज पत्र
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Birke
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Abedul
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
bétula
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Brzoza
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Birch
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Birch Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Birch are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Bird Cherry and Birch
Care of Bird Cherry and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.