Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
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
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
भोज पत्र
In French
Tampala
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Tampala
Abedul
In Greek
Tampala
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Tampala
bétula
In Latin
Tampala
Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tampala and Birch
Season and care of Tampala and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Birch Physical Information
Tampala and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Birch are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tampala and Birch
Care of Tampala and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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 Tampala 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.