Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
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Types
Pinus lambertiana
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
-9999
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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
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
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
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Blister Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Douglas squirrels
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS lambertiana
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Sugar Pine
भोज पत्र
In German
Sugar Pine
Birke
In French
Sugar Pine
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Sugar Pine
Abedul
In Greek
Sugar Pine
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Sugar Pine
bétula
In Polish
Sugar Pine
Brzoza
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Sugar Pine and Birch
Season and care of Sugar Pine and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Pine and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sugar Pine is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Pine and Birch Physical Information
Sugar Pine and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Pine and Birch are as follows:
Care of Sugar Pine and Birch
Care of Sugar Pine and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Pine 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 Sugar Pine 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.