Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Types
-
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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 Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
भोज पत्र
In German
fall phlox
Birke
In French
Fall Phlox
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Abedul
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
bétula
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Brzoza
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Birch
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Birch Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Birch are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Fall Phlox and Birch
Care of Fall Phlox and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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.