Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
3b, 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 Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, 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, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
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
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
BETULA pendula
Common Name
silky cornel
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
Silver Birch
In German
Kinnikinnick
Weißbirke
In French
Kinnikinnick
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Silver Birch
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Silver Birch
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Silver Birch
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Silver Birch Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick and Silver Birch are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Silver Birch
Care of Kinnikinnick and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick 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.