Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
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Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, 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
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Average
Sun Exposure
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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
Attracts
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Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In German
Zwetschgen
Birke
In French
prune de Damas
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
Abedul
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
bétula
In Polish
mirabelki
Brzoza
In Latin
damson plum
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Carpinaceae
Properties of Damson and Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Damson and Birch? We provide you with everything About Damson and Birch. Damson doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Damson does not have fragrant flowers. Damson has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching and Watery eyes. 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 Damson and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Damson and Birch
Season and care of Damson and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Damson and Birch Physical Information
Damson and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Damson and Birch are as follows:
Care of Damson and Birch
Care of Damson and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson 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 Damson 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.