Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Ornamental Tree
Not Available
Habitat
Slopes, Swamps
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA papyrifera
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Paper Birch
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Paper birch
Rosa arkansana
In German
Papierbirke
Rosa arkansana
In French
Le bouleau à papier
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
abedul de papel
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
σημύδα χαρτί
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
vidoeiro de papel
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
brzoza papieru
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Paper betula
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Paper Birch and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Paper Birch and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Paper Birch and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paper Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paper Birch is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Paper Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Paper Birch and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Paper Birch and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Paper Birch and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Paper Birch and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Paper Birch and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paper Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Paper Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.