Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Moths
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Slows blood clotting
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Catawba अंगूर
भोज पत्र
In German
Catawba Traube
Birke
In French
Catawba raisin
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Catawba uva
Abedul
In Greek
Catawba Σταφύλι
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Catawba Grape
bétula
In Polish
Catawba winogron
Brzoza
In Latin
Uva Catawba
Caerulus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Vitoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Catawba Grape and Birch
Season and care of Catawba Grape and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Catawba Grape and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catawba Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Catawba Grape and Birch Physical Information
Catawba Grape and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Catawba Grape and Birch are as follows:
Catawba Grape flower color: White
Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
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Care of Catawba Grape and Birch
Care of Catawba Grape and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catawba Grape 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 Catawba Grape 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.