Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Not Available
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Silver Birch
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Weißbirke
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Silver Birch
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Silver Birch
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Fagales
Family
Gunneraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Silver Birch
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Rhubarb and Silver Birch Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Silver Birch are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Silver Birch
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb 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 Giant Rhubarb 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.