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Spanish Shawl
Spanish Shawl

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About Spanish Shawl and Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial
Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America
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Types

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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

5060
0 40000
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Habitat

agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Spreading
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm1,219.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia
Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

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Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval Cordate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
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

Fertilize every three months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
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Beauty Benefits

Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

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

Leaves, Stem
Whole plant

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HETEROCENTRON elegans
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Spanish Shawl
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Heterocentron
भोज पत्र

In German

Heterocentron
Birke

In French

Heterocentron
Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Heterocentron
Abedul

In Greek

Heterocentron
Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Heterocentron
bétula

In Polish

Heterocentron
Brzoza

In Latin

Heterocentron
Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales
Fagales

Family

Melastomataceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Heterocentron
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Abreae
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Subfamily

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Carpinaceae

Number of Species

20034
1 27800
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Properties of Spanish Shawl and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Spanish Shawl and Birch? We provide you with everything About Spanish Shawl and Birch. Spanish Shawl doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Spanish Shawl does not have fragrant flowers. Spanish Shawl has allergic reactions like Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis and Birch has allergic reactions like Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spanish Shawl and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Birch

Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Spanish Shawl and Birch Physical Information

Spanish Shawl and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Birch are as follows:

  • Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia

  • Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green

  • Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan

  • Birch leaf color:

Care of Spanish Shawl and Birch

Care of Spanish Shawl and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth 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 Spanish Shawl 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.