Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Leucojum
भोज पत्र
In French
Leucojum
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Leucojum
Abedul
In Greek
Leucojum
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Leucojum
bétula
In Polish
Leucojum
Brzoza
In Latin
Leucojum
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Birch
Season and care of Leucojum and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Birch Physical Information
Leucojum and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Birch are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Leucojum and Birch
Care of Leucojum and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.