Chorisia

Birch

About Chorisia and Birch

Chorisia

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Chorisia speciosa

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1060

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-154-7

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Seeds, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHORISIA speciosa

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Chorisia

भोज पत्र

In German

Chorisia

Birke

In French

Chorisia

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Chorisia

Abedul

In Greek

Chorisia

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Chorisia

bétula

In Polish

Chorisia

Brzoza

In Latin

Chorisia

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Fagales

Family

Bombacaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Ceiba

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

2034

1 27800

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Properties of Chorisia and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Chorisia and Birch

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

Chorisia and Birch Physical Information

Chorisia and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Birch are as follows:

Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Chorisia and Birch

Care of Chorisia and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia 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 Chorisia 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.