Firethorn

Birch

About Firethorn and Birch

Firethorn

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Biennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Types

Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn). Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’ Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

460

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Habitat

gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Spreading

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Brown, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry

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, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

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

General garden fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Moth

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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

Flowers, Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

firethorn, scarlet firethorn

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

firethorn

भोज पत्र

In German

firethorn

Birke

In French

firethorn

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

firethorn

Abedul

In Greek

firethorn

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

firethorn

bétula

In Polish

firethorn

Brzoza

In Latin

Pyracanthae Atalantioidis

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fagales

Family

Rosaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pyracantha

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

734

1 27800

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Properties of Firethorn and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Firethorn and Birch

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

Firethorn and Birch Physical Information

Firethorn and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Birch are as follows:

Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Firethorn and Birch

Care of Firethorn and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Firethorn 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.