Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Vines
  
Tree
  
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
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
7-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
  
Ants, Birds, Insects
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Vitales
  
Fagales
  
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.