Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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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
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
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Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Perilla plant
भोज पत्र
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Birke
In French
plante Perilla
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Abedul
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
bétula
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Brzoza
In Latin
Perilla herba
Caerulus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Perilla and Birch
Season and care of Perilla and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Birch Physical Information
Perilla and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Birch are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Perilla and Birch
Care of Perilla and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done 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 Perilla 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.