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What is

Life Span
Biennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Broadleaf Evergreen  

Origin
-  
-  

Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii  
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae  

Number of Varieties
60  
99+
700  
17

Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands  
moist forests  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
5-8  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
-  

Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16  
21,22  

Habit
Pyramidal  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm  
34
150.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
762.00 cm  
28
150.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Tan  
Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown  
Green, Tan  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Consistently  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Ample Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Type
Loam  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
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  
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen  
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf  

Plant Tolerance
-  
-  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects  
-  

Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat  
Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems  
Making cosmetics  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems  
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Used in paper industry  
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'  
RHODODENDRON  

Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch  
Rhododendron  

In Hindi
भोज पत्र  
rhododendron  

In German
Birke  
Rhododendron  

In French
Arbre de bouleau  
rhododendron  

In Spanish
Abedul  
rododendro  

In Greek
Birch Tree  
ροδοδάφνη  

In Portuguese
bétula  
rododendro  

In Polish
Brzoza  
rododendron  

In Latin
Caerulus  
Rhododendron  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fagales  
Ericales  

Family
Betulaceae  
Ericaceae  

Genus
Betula  
Rhododendron  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
Rhodoreae  

Subfamily
Carpinaceae  
Ericoideae  

Number of Species
34  
99+
1024  
24

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Difference Between Birch and Rhododendron

If you are confused whether Birch or Rhododendron are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Birch and Rhododendron Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Birch are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall and Nitrogen, whereas for Rhododendron fertilizers required are Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Birch and Rhododendron if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Birch and Rhododendron

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Birch and Rhododendron. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Birch and Rhododendron as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Birch is anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity and Kidney problems whereas of Rhododendron is Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache and Rheumatism. Birch has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin and Skin Problems while Rhododendron has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin and Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Birch vs Rhododendron

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Birch vs Rhododendron and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Birch are Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat whereas of Rhododendron have Asthma respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Birch has no showy fruits and Rhododendron has no showy fruits. Also Birch is not flowering and Rhododendron is not flowering . You can compare Birch and Rhododendron facts and facts of other plants too.

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