Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
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Types
Deciduous Tree
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Severe allergen
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
भोज पत्र
In German
Kies Eiche
Birke
In French
Shingle Oak
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Abedul
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
bétula
In Polish
gont Oak
Brzoza
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Birch
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Birch Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Birch are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Shingle Oak and Birch
Care of Shingle Oak and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle 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 Shingle 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.