Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Full 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
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LACTUCA serriola
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Prickly Lettuce
भोज पत्र
In German
Feigensalat
Birke
In French
laitue scariole
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
lechuga espinosa
Abedul
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
alface espinhosa
bétula
In Polish
Kolczasta Sałata
Brzoza
In Latin
Opuntia Lactuca
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Prickly Lettuce and Birch
Season and care of Prickly Lettuce and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Lettuce and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Lettuce season is and Birch season is . The type of soil for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Prickly Lettuce and Birch Physical Information
Prickly Lettuce and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Lettuce height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Prickly Lettuce and Birch are as follows:
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Prickly Lettuce and Birch
Care of Prickly Lettuce and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce 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.