Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
2-7
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
-
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
wax
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
BETULA pendula
Common Name
wax plant
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Candelilla
Silver Birch
In German
candelilla
Weißbirke
In French
candelilla
Silver Birch
In Spanish
candelilla
Abedul de plata
In Greek
candelilla
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
candelilla
Silver Birch
In Polish
candelilla
Silver Birch
In Latin
candelilla
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candelilla and Silver Birch
Season and care of Candelilla and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Silver Birch Physical Information
Candelilla and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Silver Birch are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Candelilla and Silver Birch
Care of Candelilla and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla 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 Candelilla 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.