Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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
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
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
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, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Silver Birch
In German
Zuckermelone
Weißbirke
In French
Melon
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Silver Birch
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Silver Birch
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Silver Birch
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crenshaw Melon and Silver Birch Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Silver Birch are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Silver Birch
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon 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.