Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Types
-
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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 flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Ranunculus
भोज पत्र
In French
Ranunculus
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Abedul
In Greek
Ranunculus
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
bétula
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Brzoza
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fagales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Birch
Season and care of Ranunculus and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Birch Physical Information
Ranunculus and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Birch are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Ranunculus and Birch
Care of Ranunculus and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Ranunculus 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.