Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
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Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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
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, Remove hanging branches
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
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
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Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Throat itching
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
भोज पत्र
In German
cherry Plum
Birke
In French
Prunus
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Abedul
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
bétula
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Brzoza
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Birch
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Birch Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Birch are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Birch
Care of Cherry Plum and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches 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 Plum 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.