Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, 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
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anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
भोज पत्र
In German
Chionodoxa
Birke
In French
Chionodoxa
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Abedul
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
bétula
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Brzoza
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Caerulus
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Birch
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Birch season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Birch Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Birch are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Chionodoxa and Birch
Care of Chionodoxa and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.