Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Moths
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Slows blood clotting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Catawba अंगूर
Silver Birch
In German
Catawba Traube
Weißbirke
In French
Catawba raisin
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Catawba uva
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Catawba Σταφύλι
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Catawba Grape
Silver Birch
In Polish
Catawba winogron
Silver Birch
In Latin
Uva Catawba
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Vitoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Catawba Grape and Silver Birch
Season and care of Catawba Grape and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Catawba Grape and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catawba Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Catawba Grape and Silver Birch Physical Information
Catawba Grape and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Catawba Grape and Silver Birch are as follows:
Catawba Grape flower color: White
Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Catawba Grape and Silver Birch
Care of Catawba Grape and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catawba Grape 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 Catawba Grape 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.