Red Elderberry

Birch

About Red Elderberry and Birch

Red Elderberry

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

260

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Habitat

Forest margins, Thickets

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-74-7

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

430.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Fever

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening / Wind Break

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus racemosa

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Red Elderberry

भोज पत्र

In German

Rote Holunder

Birke

In French

Red sureau

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

La baya del saúco roja

Abedul

In Greek

κόκκινο Elderberry

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Red Elderberry

bétula

In Polish

Red Elderberry

Brzoza

In Latin

pubens

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Fagales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Sambucus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

734

1 27800

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Properties of Red Elderberry and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Red Elderberry and Birch? We provide you with everything About Red Elderberry and Birch. Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Red Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Birch

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

Red Elderberry and Birch Physical Information

Red Elderberry and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Birch are as follows:

Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Red Elderberry and Birch

Care of Red Elderberry and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done 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 Elderberry 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.