Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
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Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DOMBEYA wallichii
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Pink Ball Tree
भोज पत्र
In German
Pink Ball Tree
Birke
In French
Pink Ball Tree
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Pink Ball Tree
Abedul
In Greek
Pink Ball Tree
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Pink Ball Tree
bétula
In Polish
Dombeja Wallicha
Brzoza
In Latin
Pink Ball Tree
Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Dombeyoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Pink Ball Tree and Birch
Season and care of Pink Ball Tree and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ball Tree and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ball Tree season is Spring and Winter and Birch season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ball Tree and Birch Physical Information
Pink Ball Tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ball Tree and Birch are as follows:
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
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Care of Pink Ball Tree and Birch
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ball Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Pink Ball Tree 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.