Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Perennial
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
BETULA pendula
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
African Iris
Silver Birch
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Weißbirke
In French
African Iris
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Iris africano
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Silver Birch
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Silver Birch
In Latin
African Iris
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Iridaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Silver Birch
Season and care of African Iris and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Silver Birch Physical Information
African Iris and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Silver Birch are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of African Iris and Silver Birch
Care of African Iris and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris 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.