Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
southernwood
भोज पत्र
In German
Eberraute
Birke
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Abedul
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Abrótano
bétula
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Brzoza
In Latin
Southernwood
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Birch
Season and care of Southernwood and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Birch Physical Information
Southernwood and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Birch are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Southernwood and Birch
Care of Southernwood and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.