Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
-
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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Black Cherry
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Silver Birch
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Weißbirke
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Silver Birch
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Silver Birch
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Betuloideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Silver Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Silver Birch? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Silver Birch. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Silver Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Silver Birch has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. 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 Black Cherry and Silver Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Silver Birch
Season and care of Black Cherry and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Silver Birch Physical Information
Black Cherry and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Silver Birch are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Cherry and Silver Birch
Care of Black Cherry and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Cherry 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.