Magnolia Tree

Silver Birch

About Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch

Magnolia Tree

Silver Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia

Types

Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria

Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch

Number of Varieties

1960

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-92-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Double-toothed, serrated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood

Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Insects, Moths

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Used in parkland

Beauty Benefits

Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'

BETULA pendula

Common Name

Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia

Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch

In Hindi

हिम चम्पा

Silver Birch

In German

Magnolienbaum

Weißbirke

In French

magnolia

Silver Birch

In Spanish

árbol de magnolia

Abedul de plata

In Greek

Magnolia δέντρο

Silver Birch

In Portuguese

magnólia

Silver Birch

In Polish

magnolia drzewa

Silver Birch

In Latin

Magnolia lignum

Argentum Birch

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Fagales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Magnolia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Betuloideae

Number of Species

21060

1 27800

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Properties of Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch? We provide you with everything About Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch. Magnolia Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Magnolia Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Magnolia Tree has allergic reactions like and Silver Birch has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch

Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Silver Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch Physical Information

Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch are as follows:

Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green

Care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch

Care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.