Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more 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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
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
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
भोज पत्र
In German
Süße Kirsche
Birke
In French
Cerise sucrée
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Abedul
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
bétula
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Brzoza
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Birch
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Birch Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Birch are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Birch
Care of Sweet Cherry and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches 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 Sweet Cherry 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.