Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
agricultural areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
गेहूं
Silver Birch
In German
Brotweizen
Weißbirke
In French
pain de blé
Silver Birch
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
Abedul de plata
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
Silver Birch
In Polish
chleb pszenny
Silver Birch
In Latin
Triticum
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Silver Birch
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Wheat and Silver Birch Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Silver Birch are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Silver Birch
Care of Bread Wheat and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat 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 Bread Wheat 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.