Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
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
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Elkhorn
भोज पत्र
In French
Elkhorn
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
Abedul
In Greek
Elkhorn
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
bétula
In Latin
Elkhorn
Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Birch
Season and care of Elkhorn and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Elkhorn and Birch Physical Information
Elkhorn and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Birch are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Elkhorn and Birch
Care of Elkhorn and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.