Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
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
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
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Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Bromeliad
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Silver Birch
In German
Bromeliad
Weißbirke
In French
Bromeliad
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Bromeliad
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Silver Birch
In Polish
Bromeliad
Silver Birch
In Latin
Bromeliad
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Silver Birch
Season and care of Bromeliad and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Silver Birch Physical Information
Bromeliad and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Silver Birch are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bromeliad and Silver Birch
Care of Bromeliad and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad 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.