Ceanothus

Birch

About Ceanothus and Birch

Ceanothus

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

5060

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Habitat

Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-7

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Hot Pink

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CEANOTHUS x pallidus

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Wild lilac

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Ceanothus

भोज पत्र

In German

Ceanothus

Birke

In French

Ceanothus

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Ceanothus

Abedul

In Greek

Ceanothus

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Ceanothus

bétula

In Polish

Ceanothus

Brzoza

In Latin

Ceanothus

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fagales

Family

Rhamnaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Ceanothus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

7034

1 27800

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Properties of Ceanothus and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Ceanothus and Birch? We provide you with everything About Ceanothus and Birch. Ceanothus doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Ceanothus does not have fragrant flowers. Ceanothus has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Birch has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Ceanothus and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ceanothus and Birch

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

Ceanothus and Birch Physical Information

Ceanothus and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Birch are as follows:

Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Ceanothus and Birch

Care of Ceanothus and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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.