Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Sunset Zone
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
-
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Abelia
Silver Birch
In German
Abelia
Weißbirke
In French
Abelia
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Abelia
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Abelia
Silver Birch
In Polish
Abelia
Silver Birch
In Latin
Abelia
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Abelia and Silver Birch
Season and care of Abelia and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is and Silver Birch season is . The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Silver Birch Physical Information
Abelia and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is 25.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Silver Birch are as follows:
Care of Abelia and Silver Birch
Care of Abelia and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.