Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Well Drained
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Bluebeard
भोज पत्र
In French
Bluebeard
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Abedul
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
bétula
In Polish
Sinobrody
Brzoza
In Latin
Bluebeard
Caerulus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Birch
Season and care of Bluebeard and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Birch Physical Information
Bluebeard and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Birch are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Bluebeard and Birch
Care of Bluebeard and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Bluebeard 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.