Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Vine/Liana
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
भोज पत्र
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Birke
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Abedul
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
bétula
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Brzoza
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Birch
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Birch season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Birch Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Birch are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Boston Ivy and Birch
Care of Boston Ivy and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering 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 Boston Ivy 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.