Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
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
5-8
4-7
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
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 Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.