David Ward

Birch

About David Ward and Birch

David Ward

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe

Types

Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

2560

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

81.30 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Salmon, Coral

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Rocky Soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

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

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, 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, Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Rocky Soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

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

Hummingbirds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

David Ward, Red Lungwort

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

david ward

भोज पत्र

In German

david ward

Birke

In French

david ward

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

david ward

Abedul

In Greek

david ward

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

david ward

bétula

In Polish

david ward

Brzoza

In Latin

david ward

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fagales

Family

Boraginaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pulmonaria

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

-34

1 27800

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Properties of David Ward and Birch

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

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Season and Care of David Ward and Birch

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

David Ward and Birch Physical Information

David Ward and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Birch are as follows:

David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of David Ward and Birch

Care of David Ward and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward 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.