Ragged Robin

Birch

About Ragged Robin and Birch

Ragged Robin

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

3060

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Habitat

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-74-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove deadheads

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, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Ragged Robin

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Ragged Robin

भोज पत्र

In German

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

Birke

In French

Ragged Robin

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

petirrojo desigual

Abedul

In Greek

ragged Robin

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Ragged Robin

bétula

In Polish

Ragged Robin

Brzoza

In Latin

Robin ragged

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fagales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Lychnis

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

6034

1 27800

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Properties of Ragged Robin and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Birch

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

Ragged Robin and Birch Physical Information

Ragged Robin and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Birch are as follows:

Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Ragged Robin and Birch

Care of Ragged Robin and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads 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 Ragged Robin 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.