Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Not available
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
हानबीन
Silver Birch
In German
Hainbuche
Weißbirke
In French
charme
Silver Birch
In Spanish
carpe
Abedul de plata
In Greek
γαύρος
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Silver Birch
In Polish
grab
Silver Birch
In Latin
Item carpinus
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Silver Birch
Season and care of Hornbeam and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Silver Birch Physical Information
Hornbeam and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Silver Birch are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hornbeam and Silver Birch
Care of Hornbeam and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam 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.
