Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
Silver Birch
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
Weißbirke
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
Silver Birch
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
Silver Birch
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Silver Birch
Season and care of Bush Clover and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Silver Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Clover and Silver Birch Physical Information
Bush Clover and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Silver Birch are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bush Clover and Silver Birch
Care of Bush Clover and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Bush Clover 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.