Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Types
-
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Rich Woods
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lavender, White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
भोज पत्र
In German
Phlox bifida
Birke
In French
Phlox bifida
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
Abedul
In Greek
Phlox bifida
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
bétula
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Brzoza
In Latin
Phlox bifida
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Birch
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox bifida and Birch Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Birch are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Phlox bifida and Birch
Care of Phlox bifida and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers 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 bifida 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.