Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Tree
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Hybrid origin
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
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
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
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
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Jewelweed
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Not Available
भोज पत्र
In German
Impatiens capensis
Birke
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Abedul
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
bétula
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Brzoza
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Birch
Season and care of Jewelweed and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Birch Physical Information
Jewelweed and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Birch are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jewelweed and Birch
Care of Jewelweed and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally 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 Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.