Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
  
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
2,130.00 cm
  
21
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Yellow, Tan
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
  
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Ants, Birds, Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
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
Stomach pain
  
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
  
Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
  
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
  
Common Name
Incense Cedar
  
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
  
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
  
भोज पत्र
  
In German
Zeder
  
Birke
  
In French
Encens Cedar
  
Arbre de bouleau
  
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
  
Abedul
  
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
  
Birch Tree
  
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
  
bétula
  
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
  
Brzoza
  
In Latin
incensum Cedar
  
Caerulus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Calocedrus
  
Betula
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Carpinaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Birch
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Birch Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Birch are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Incense Cedar and Birch
Care of Incense Cedar and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar 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.