Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Quercus acutissima
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 18-8-3 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dyestuff, Used as a thickening in stews, used for fuel and charcoal, Used for making black dye
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS acutissima
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Sawtooth Oak
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Sawtooth Oak
भोज पत्र
In German
Sägezahn- Eiche
Birke
In French
Sawtooth Oak
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
diente de sierra de roble
Abedul
In Greek
πριονωτή Oak
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Sawtooth Oak
bétula
In Polish
piłokształtny Oak
Brzoza
In Latin
Quercus acutissima
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Sawtooth Oak and Birch
Season and care of Sawtooth Oak and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sawtooth Oak and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sawtooth Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sawtooth Oak is Clay, Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Sawtooth Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sawtooth Oak and Birch Physical Information
Sawtooth Oak and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sawtooth Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sawtooth Oak and Birch are as follows:
Sawtooth Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Sawtooth Oak leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Yellow green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
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Care of Sawtooth Oak and Birch
Care of Sawtooth Oak and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sawtooth Oak 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 Sawtooth Oak 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.