Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Silver Birch
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Weißbirke
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Silver Birch
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Silver Birch
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Silver Birch
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Silver Birch Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry and Silver Birch are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Silver Birch
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry 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.