Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
4-7
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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
भोज पत्र
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Birke
In French
cerise Pepper
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Abedul
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
bétula
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Brzoza
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Birch
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and Birch Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Birch are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Cherry Pepper and Birch
Care of Cherry Pepper and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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.