Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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 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
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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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
Beans
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
भोज पत्र
In German
Cotyledon
Birke
In French
Cotyledon
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Abedul
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
bétula
In Latin
Cotyledon
Caerulus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Betula
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Birch
Season and care of Cotyledon and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotyledon and Birch Physical Information
Cotyledon and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Birch are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Cotyledon and Birch
Care of Cotyledon and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.