Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
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
3-7
4-7
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
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.