Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
digitate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
भोज पत्र
In German
Hedge Bambus
Birke
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Abedul
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
bétula
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Brzoza
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Birch
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Birch Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Birch are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Birch
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune 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 Hedge Bamboo 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.