Jacob's Ladder

Birch

About Jacob's Ladder and Birch

Jacob's Ladder

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

5060

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Habitat

Cold Regions, Temperate Regions

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

27.90 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

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

Black Dyes

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Polemonium caeruleum

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Jacob's Ladder

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Jacob's Ladder

भोज पत्र

In German

Jacob's Ladder

Birke

In French

Jacob's Ladder

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Jacob's Ladder

Abedul

In Greek

Jacob's Ladder

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Jacob's Ladder

bétula

In Polish

Jacob's Ladder

Brzoza

In Latin

Jacob's Ladder

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fagales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Polemonium

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

4034

1 27800

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Properties of Jacob's Ladder and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Jacob's Ladder and Birch? We provide you with everything About Jacob's Ladder and Birch. Jacob's Ladder doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Jacob's Ladder does not have fragrant flowers. Jacob's Ladder has allergic reactions like and Birch has allergic reactions like . 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 Jacob's Ladder and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Birch

Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Jacob's Ladder and Birch Physical Information

Jacob's Ladder and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Birch are as follows:

Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Jacob's Ladder and Birch

Care of Jacob's Ladder and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder 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.