Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Not Available
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
No fertilizers needed
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Silver Birch
In German
Esslöffel
Weißbirke
In French
Desert cuillère
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Silver Birch
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Silver Birch
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Agavaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Silver Birch
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Spoon and Silver Birch Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Silver Birch are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Silver Birch
Care of Desert Spoon and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.