Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
it is a type of geranium
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
-
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
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 in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
भोज पत्र
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Birke
In French
Géranium zonal
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Abedul
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
bétula
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Brzoza
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Birch
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Birch Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Birch are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Zonal Geranium and Birch
Care of Zonal Geranium and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.