Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Nausea
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
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 in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
भोज पत्र
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Abedul
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
bétula
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Brzoza
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Caerulus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Birch
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Birch Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Birch are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Birch
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage 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.