Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
-
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
david ward
Silver Birch
In German
david ward
Weißbirke
In French
david ward
Silver Birch
In Spanish
david ward
Abedul de plata
In Greek
david ward
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
david ward
Silver Birch
In Polish
david ward
Silver Birch
In Latin
david ward
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of David Ward and Silver Birch
Season and care of David Ward and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Silver Birch Physical Information
David Ward and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Silver Birch are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of David Ward and Silver Birch
Care of David Ward and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward 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.