Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
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Types
Scilla siberica
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
भोज पत्र
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
Birke
In French
Scille de Sibérie
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
Abedul
In Greek
Scilla siberica
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
bétula
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
Brzoza
In Latin
Scilla siberica
Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Birch
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Squill and Birch Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Birch are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Siberian Squill and Birch
Care of Siberian Squill and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill 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.