Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-7
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
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
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Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.