Burford Holly

Birch

About Burford Holly and Birch

Burford Holly

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

China, Korea

Types

American & Chinese

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1260

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Habitat

Moist Soils, Well Drained

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

holly leaf miner, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ILEX cornuta 'Burfordii'

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Burford holly

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Burford Holly Plant

भोज पत्र

In German

Burford Holly Pflanze

Birke

In French

Burford houx Plante

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Planta del acebo Burford

Abedul

In Greek

Burford Holly Φυτών

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Burford Planta Holly

bétula

In Polish

Burford Holly roślin

Brzoza

In Latin

Planta Burford Holly

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Fagales

Family

Aquifoliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Ilex

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

40034

1 27800

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Properties of Burford Holly and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Burford Holly and Birch? We provide you with everything About Burford Holly and Birch. Burford Holly has thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Burford Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Burford Holly has allergic reactions like Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Birch has allergic reactions like Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Burford Holly and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Burford Holly and Birch

Season and care of Burford Holly and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Burford Holly and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burford Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Burford Holly is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Burford Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Burford Holly and Birch Physical Information

Burford Holly and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Burford Holly height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Burford Holly and Birch are as follows:

Burford Holly flower color: White
Burford Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Burford Holly and Birch

Care of Burford Holly and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burford Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Burford Holly 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.