Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Dudleya
Silver Birch
In German
Dudleya
Weißbirke
In French
Dudleya
Silver Birch
In Spanish
dudleya
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Dudleya
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Silver Birch
In Polish
Dudleya
Silver Birch
In Latin
Dudley
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dudleya and Silver Birch
Season and care of Dudleya and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Silver Birch Physical Information
Dudleya and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Silver Birch are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dudleya and Silver Birch
Care of Dudleya and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dudleya 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.