Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Not available
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, 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 leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Leucojum
Silver Birch
In German
Leucojum
Weißbirke
In French
Leucojum
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Leucojum
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Leucojum
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Silver Birch
In Polish
Leucojum
Silver Birch
In Latin
Leucojum
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Silver Birch
Season and care of Leucojum and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Silver Birch Physical Information
Leucojum and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Silver Birch are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Leucojum and Silver Birch
Care of Leucojum and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.