Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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Types
Corn Rose, Field Poppy
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, meadows
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Ivory, Black
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loose, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Hives
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bronchitis, Cough, Jaundice
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for producing cooking oil
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PAPAVER rhoeas 'American Legion'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
American Legion Field Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
मकई पोस्ता
भोज पत्र
In German
Klatschmohn
Birke
In French
Coquelicot
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
amapola de maíz
Abedul
In Greek
καλαμπόκι παπαρούνας
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Corn Poppy
bétula
In Polish
Corn Poppy
Brzoza
In Latin
corn Poppy
Caerulus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papavereae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Corn Poppy and Birch
Season and care of Corn Poppy and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Corn Poppy and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corn Poppy season is Summer and Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Corn Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Corn Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Corn Poppy and Birch Physical Information
Corn Poppy and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Corn Poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Corn Poppy and Birch are as follows:
Corn Poppy flower color: Red, Ivory and Black
Corn Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
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Care of Corn Poppy and Birch
Care of Corn Poppy and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corn Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Corn Poppy 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.