Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
Spices
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
meadows, Pastures
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Nematodes, White peach scale
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Syzygium aromaticum
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Clove
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In French
Clou de girofle
Arbre de bouleau
In Greek
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
dente de alho
bétula
In Latin
Castanea
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Musaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Clove and Birch
Season and care of Clove and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Clove and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clove season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Clove is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Clove and Birch Physical Information
Clove and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Clove and Birch are as follows:
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Clove leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Clove and Birch
Care of Clove and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clove 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 Clove 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.