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Leatherleaf Viburnum
Leatherleaf Viburnum

Birch
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About Leatherleaf Viburnum and Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree

Origin

China
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Types

Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

15060
0 40000
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Habitat

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm1,219.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow
Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Light Frost
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost
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Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, pollinators
Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Toxic
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland, Wild gardens
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Beauty Benefits

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Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

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Whole plant

Other Uses

Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

leatherleaf plant
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Leatherleaf Viburnum
भोज पत्र

In German

Runzelblättriger Schneeball
Birke

In French

Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Abedul

In Greek

Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Kalina sztywnolistna
bétula

In Polish

Kalina sztywnolistna
Brzoza

In Latin

leatherleaf viburnum
Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales
Fagales

Family

Caprifoliaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Viburnum
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Carpinaceae

Number of Species

15034
1 27800
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Properties of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Birch

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

Season and Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Birch

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

Leatherleaf Viburnum and Birch Physical Information

Leatherleaf Viburnum and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Birch are as follows:

  • Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow

  • Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green

  • Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan

  • Birch leaf color:

Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Birch

Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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.