Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Elaeagnus multiflora
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
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, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Goumi
Silver Birch
In German
Goumi
Weißbirke
In French
Goumi
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Goumi
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Goumi
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Eau
Silver Birch
In Polish
Woda
Silver Birch
In Latin
Eau
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Goumi and Silver Birch
Season and care of Goumi and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goumi and Silver Birch Physical Information
Goumi and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Silver Birch are as follows:
Care of Goumi and Silver Birch
Care of Goumi and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Goumi 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.