China Doll

Birch

About China Doll and Birch

China Doll

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Radermachera sinica

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1760

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-114-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Spreading

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

490.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune central stem, 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 in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RADERMACHERA sinica

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

China Doll

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

भोज पत्र

In German

Zimmeresche

Birke

In French

china doll

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

china doll

Abedul

In Greek

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

china árvore boneca

bétula

In Polish

China Doll drzewo

Brzoza

In Latin

Sinis pupa ligno

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fagales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Radermachera

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

1734

1 27800

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Properties of China Doll and Birch

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

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Season and Care of China Doll and Birch

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

China Doll and Birch Physical Information

China Doll and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Birch are as follows:

China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of China Doll and Birch

Care of China Doll and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll 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.