China Doll

River Birch

About China Doll and River Birch

China Doll

River Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Radermachera sinica

Number of Varieties

173

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-114-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

490.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

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

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

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 the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Erosion control, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RADERMACHERA sinica

BETULA nigra

Common Name

China Doll

River Birch

In Hindi

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

River Birch

In German

Zimmeresche

Fluss Birch

In French

china doll

Birch river

In Spanish

china doll

river Birch

In Greek

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

ποταμός Birch

In Portuguese

china árvore boneca

river Birch

In Polish

China Doll drzewo

Rzeka Birch

In Latin

Sinis pupa ligno

Betula

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

Number of Species

173

1 27800

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Properties of China Doll and River Birch

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

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Season and Care of China Doll and River Birch

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

China Doll and River Birch Physical Information

China Doll and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and River Birch are as follows:

China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of China Doll and River Birch

Care of China Doll and River 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 River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.