Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
White, Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 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
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Silver Birch
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Weißbirke
In French
Rocket Dame
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Silver Birch
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Silver Birch
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Silver Birch
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Silver Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Silver Birch Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Silver Birch are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Silver Birch
Care of Dame's Rocket and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.