Kale

Birch

About Kale and Birch

Kale

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1060

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Habitat

gardens, Tropical regions

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-114-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

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

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

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 as Ornamental plant

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Kale

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

गोभी

भोज पत्र

In German

Grünkohl

Birke

In French

Chou frisé

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Col rizada

Abedul

In Greek

Λάχανο

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Couve

bétula

In Polish

Kapusta włoska

Brzoza

In Latin

kale

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Fagales

Family

Brassicaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Brassica

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

15034

1 27800

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Properties of Kale and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Kale and Birch

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

Kale and Birch Physical Information

Kale and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Birch are as follows:

Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Kale and Birch

Care of Kale and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale 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 Kale 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.