Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
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Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
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Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
False Aralia
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In German
falsch Aralia
Birke
In French
faux Aralia
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Abedul
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Aralia false
bétula
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Brzoza
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Caerulus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Aralia and Birch
Season and care of False Aralia and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Birch Physical Information
False Aralia and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Birch are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
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Care of False Aralia and Birch
Care of False Aralia and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.