Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Asia, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Wet lands
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the 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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Honeyberry
भोज पत्र
In German
Honeyberry
Birke
In French
baie au miel
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Honeyberry
Abedul
In Greek
Honeyberry
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
bétula
In Polish
Honeyberry
Brzoza
In Latin
Honeyberry
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Honeyberry and Birch
Season and care of Honeyberry and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Honeyberry and Birch Physical Information
Honeyberry and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Honeyberry and Birch are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Honeyberry and Birch
Care of Honeyberry and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry 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.