Crested Iris

Birch

About Crested Iris and Birch

Crested Iris

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

3060

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Habitat

Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-7

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium, Requires watering in the growing season

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

Clay, 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

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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

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Insects

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ground Cover, 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

Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IRIS cristata

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Crested Iris

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

कलगी आइरिस

भोज पत्र

In German

Crested Iris

Birke

In French

Crested Iris

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Crested Iris

Abedul

In Greek

Crested Iris

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Crested Iris

bétula

In Polish

Czubaty Iris

Brzoza

In Latin

iubatum Iris

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fagales

Family

Iridaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Iris

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

21034

1 27800

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Properties of Crested Iris and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Crested Iris and Birch

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

Crested Iris and Birch Physical Information

Crested Iris and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Birch are as follows:

Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Crested Iris and Birch

Care of Crested Iris and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.