Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS douglasii
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Blue Oak
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Blue Oak Tree
Silver Birch
In German
Blaue Eiche
Weißbirke
In French
Bleu Oak Tree
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Azul del árbol de roble
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Μπλε Oak Tree
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Carvalho azul
Silver Birch
In Polish
Niebieski Oak Tree
Silver Birch
In Latin
Blue quercum ligno
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Oak and Silver Birch
Season and care of Blue Oak and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oak and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oak is and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Oak is and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Oak and Silver Birch Physical Information
Blue Oak and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Oak and Silver Birch are as follows:
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Oak and Silver Birch
Care of Blue Oak and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Oak 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.