Birch

Silverthorn

About Birch and Silverthorn

Birch

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

605

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-76-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-7

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Birds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Silverthorn

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Silverthorn

In German

Birke

Silverthorn

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Abedul

Silverthorn

In Greek

Birch Tree

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

bétula

Silverthorn

In Polish

Brzoza

Silverthorn

In Latin

Caerulus

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rhamnales

Family

Betulaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Betula

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3470

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Birch and Silverthorn. Birch doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Birch and Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Silverthorn

Season and care of Birch and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Birch and Silverthorn Physical Information

Birch and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Silverthorn are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Birch and Silverthorn

Care of Birch and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.