Physostegia

Paper Birch

About Physostegia and Paper Birch

Physostegia

Paper Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada

Types

Shrub

Ornamental Tree

Number of Varieties

7030

0 40000

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Habitat

Sunny Edge

Slopes, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-92-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm1,520.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Light Green

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Sometimes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHYSOSTEGIA

BETULA papyrifera

Common Name

Physostegia

Paper Birch

In Hindi

Physostegia

Paper birch

In German

Physostegia

Papierbirke

In French

Physostegia

Le bouleau à papier

In Spanish

Physostegia

abedul de papel

In Greek

Physostegia

σημύδα χαρτί

In Portuguese

Physostegia

vidoeiro de papel

In Polish

Physostegia

brzoza papieru

In Latin

Physostegia

Paper betula

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fagales

Family

Lamiaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Physostegia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6560

1 27800

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Properties of Physostegia and Paper Birch

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

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Season and Care of Physostegia and Paper Birch

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

Physostegia and Paper Birch Physical Information

Physostegia and Paper Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Paper Birch are as follows:

Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green

Care of Physostegia and Paper Birch

Care of Physostegia and Paper Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paper Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paper Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.