Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
Heliotropium
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
भोज पत्र
In German
Heliotrop
Birke
In French
héliotrope
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
heliotropo
Abedul
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
bétula
In Polish
heliotrop
Brzoza
In Latin
Heliotrope
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Heliotropium
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Heliotrope and Birch
Season and care of Heliotrope and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Heliotrope and Birch Physical Information
Heliotrope and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Heliotrope and Birch are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Heliotrope and Birch
Care of Heliotrope and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope 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.