Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Yellow, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
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
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORYDALIS sempervirens
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Capnoides
Silver Birch
In German
Capnoides
Weißbirke
In French
capnoides
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Capnoides
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Capnoides
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Capnoides
Silver Birch
In Polish
Capnoides
Silver Birch
In Latin
capnoides
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fumariaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fumarioideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Capnoides and Silver Birch
Season and care of Capnoides and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Capnoides and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capnoides season is Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capnoides is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capnoides and Silver Birch Physical Information
Capnoides and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Capnoides and Silver Birch are as follows:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Capnoides and Silver Birch
Care of Capnoides and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capnoides 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.