Golden Chain Tree

Birch

About Golden Chain Tree and Birch

Golden Chain Tree

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Brazil

Types

Laburnum anagyroides

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

2560

0 40000

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-154-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen

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

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Formal Garden, Used in parkland

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

Vomiting

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

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture

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, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LOPHANTHERA lactescens

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Golden Chain Tree

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Laburnum

भोज पत्र

In German

Goldregen (Pflanze)

Birke

In French

Laburnum

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Laburnum

Abedul

In Greek

Laburnum

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Laburnum

bétula

In Polish

Złotokap

Brzoza

In Latin

Laburnum

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Laburnum

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Faboideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

4534

1 27800

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Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Birch? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Birch. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Birch has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Golden Chain Tree and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Birch

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

Golden Chain Tree and Birch Physical Information

Golden Chain Tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Birch are as follows:

Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Golden Chain Tree and Birch

Care of Golden Chain Tree and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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.