Life Span
Annual
  
Biennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
  
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
  
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
  
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
Yellow, Tan
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
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, fertilize in spring
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Ants, Birds, Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
  
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
  
Common Name
Firewheel
  
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
  
In Hindi
Firewheel
  
भोज पत्र
  
In German
Feuerrad
  
Birke
  
In French
Firewheel
  
Arbre de bouleau
  
In Spanish
Firewheel
  
Abedul
  
In Greek
Firewheel
  
Birch Tree
  
In Portuguese
Firewheel
  
bétula
  
In Polish
Firewheel
  
Brzoza
  
In Latin
Firewheel
  
Caerulus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Gaillardia
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Embryophyta
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Carpinaceae
  
Season and Care of Firewheel and Birch
Season and care of Firewheel and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Birch Physical Information
Firewheel and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Birch are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Firewheel and Birch
Care of Firewheel and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Firewheel 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.