Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
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Types
congesta, paucinervia
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
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
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Black Currant
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
भोज पत्र
In French
karondas
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
karondas
Abedul
In Greek
karondas
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
karondas
bétula
In Polish
karondas
Brzoza
In Latin
karondas
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Karonda and Birch
Season and care of Karonda and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Birch Physical Information
Karonda and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Birch are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Karonda and Birch
Care of Karonda and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Karonda 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.