Phlox

Birch

About Phlox and Birch

Phlox

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Biennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

United States, Northwestern United States, California

Types

Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

13660

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Habitat

Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

7-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

243.84 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

91.44 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Blue, Pink, Red, White

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX douglasii

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Phlox plant

भोज पत्र

In German

Phlox Pflanze

Birke

In French

plante Phlox

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

planta de Phlox

Abedul

In Greek

φυτό phlox

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

planta Phlox

bétula

In Polish

Phlox roślin

Brzoza

In Latin

plantae Phlox

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fagales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Phlox

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

6734

1 27800

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Properties of Phlox and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Phlox and Birch

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

Phlox and Birch Physical Information

Phlox and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Birch are as follows:

Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Phlox and Birch

Care of Phlox and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Phlox 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.