Nannyberry

Birch

About Nannyberry and Birch

Nannyberry

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

260

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-84-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

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

Do not water frequently

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Moderate

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

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

as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

VIBURNUM lentago

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Nannyberry

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Nannyberry

भोज पत्र

In German

Nannyberry

Birke

In French

alisier

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Nannyberry

Abedul

In Greek

Nannyberry

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Nannyberry

bétula

In Polish

Nannyberry

Brzoza

In Latin

Nannyberry

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Fagales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Viburnum

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

5034

1 27800

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Properties of Nannyberry and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Nannyberry and Birch

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

Nannyberry and Birch Physical Information

Nannyberry and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Birch are as follows:

Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Nannyberry and Birch

Care of Nannyberry and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches 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 Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.