Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Tree
Origin
-
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Prunus serrulata
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
चेरी
Silver Birch
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Weißbirke
In French
cerisier
Silver Birch
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
Silver Birch
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Silver Birch
In Latin
florentem cerasis
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Silver Birch
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Cherry and Silver Birch Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Silver Birch are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Flowering Cherry and Silver Birch
Care of Flowering Cherry and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Cherry 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.