Elm

Birch

About Elm and Birch

Elm

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America

Types

Water elm

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

3560

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Habitat

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblique base

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

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 every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

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

Pests and Diseases

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

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

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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

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS americana

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

American Elm

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

अमेरिकी एल्म

भोज पत्र

In German

amerikanische Ulme

Birke

In French

orme d'Amérique

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

olmo americano

Abedul

In Greek

American Elm

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

olmo americano

bétula

In Polish

Amerykański wiązu

Brzoza

In Latin

Latin ulmo

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fagales

Family

Ulmaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Ulmus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

4034

1 27800

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Properties of Elm and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Elm and Birch

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

Elm and Birch Physical Information

Elm and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Birch are as follows:

Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Elm and Birch

Care of Elm and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches 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 Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.