Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PROTEA
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Protea plant
भोज पत्र
In German
Protea Pflanze
Birke
In French
usine de Protea
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
planta de protea
Abedul
In Greek
φυτό Protea
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
planta Protea
bétula
In Polish
Protea roślin
Brzoza
In Latin
Protea herba
Caerulus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Proteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Proteoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Protea and Birch
Season and care of Protea and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Birch season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Protea and Birch Physical Information
Protea and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Birch are as follows:
Protea flower color: Not Available
Protea leaf color: Not Available
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Protea and Birch
Care of Protea and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea 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.