Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Radermachera sinica
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
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
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.