Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Warmer regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
आड़ू
Silver Birch
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Weißbirke
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Silver Birch
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Silver Birch
In Latin
Hardy Red
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Silver Birch
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Silver Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and Silver Birch Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Silver Birch are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Silver Birch
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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.