Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Sunset Zone
-
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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 Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
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
-
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Earth Star
Silver Birch
In German
Erdstern
Weißbirke
In French
Terre étoile
Silver Birch
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Abedul de plata
In Greek
γη αστεριών
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Silver Birch
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Silver Birch
In Latin
terra, stella
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Earth Star and Silver Birch
Season and care of Earth Star and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Earth Star is and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Earth Star and Silver Birch Physical Information
Earth Star and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Silver Birch are as follows:
Care of Earth Star and Silver Birch
Care of Earth Star and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star 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.