Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
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, Rose
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
जोनाथन सेब
Silver Birch
In German
Jonathan (Apfel)
Weißbirke
In French
Jonathan (pomme)
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Jonathan manzana
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Jonathan μήλο
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Jonathan maçã
Silver Birch
In Polish
Jonatan (jabłko)
Silver Birch
In Latin
Apple Ionathan
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jonathan Apple and Silver Birch
Season and care of Jonathan Apple and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jonathan Apple and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonathan Apple season is Spring and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonathan Apple and Silver Birch Physical Information
Jonathan Apple and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jonathan Apple and Silver Birch are as follows:
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jonathan Apple and Silver Birch
Care of Jonathan Apple and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple 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.