Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Japan
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Slopes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
BETULA papyrifera
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Paper Birch
In Hindi
sasanqua
Paper birch
In German
sasanqua
Papierbirke
In French
sasanqua
Le bouleau à papier
In Spanish
sasanqua
abedul de papel
In Greek
sasanqua
σημύδα χαρτί
In Portuguese
Sasankya
vidoeiro de papel
In Polish
Sasankya
brzoza papieru
In Latin
Sasankya
Paper betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Paper Birch
Season and care of Sasanqua and Paper Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Paper Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paper Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Paper Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Paper Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Paper Birch Physical Information
Sasanqua and Paper Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Paper Birch are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
- Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sasanqua and Paper Birch
Care of Sasanqua and Paper Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Paper Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paper Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.