Ram's Horn

Birch

About Ram's Horn and Birch

Ram's Horn

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1060

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 4

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

61.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Orange, Lavender, Plum

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Sandy

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loam, Moist, Sandy

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PROBOSCIDEA louisianica

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Ram's Horn

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Proboscidea louisianica

भोज पत्र

In German

Proboscidea louisianica

Birke

In French

PROBOSCIDEA louisianica

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

louisianica PROBOSCIDEA

Abedul

In Greek

proboscidea louisianica

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

proboscidea louisianica

bétula

In Polish

Proboscidea louisianica

Brzoza

In Latin

proboscidea louisianica

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Fagales

Family

Pedaliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Proboscidea

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

534

1 27800

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Properties of Ram's Horn and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Birch

Season and care of Ram's Horn and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Ram's Horn and Birch Physical Information

Ram's Horn and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Birch are as follows:

Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Ram's Horn and Birch

Care of Ram's Horn and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.