Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 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
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Late Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
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 a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
भोज पत्र
In German
Red Cardinal
Birke
In French
Cardinal rouge
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Abedul
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
bétula
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Brzoza
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Birch
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cardinal and Birch Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Birch are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Red Cardinal and Birch
Care of Red Cardinal and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal 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.