Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Silver Birch
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Weißbirke
In French
Philadelphus
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Philadelphus
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Silver Birch
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Silver Birch
In Latin
Philadelphus
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Silver Birch
Season and care of Mock Orange and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Silver Birch Physical Information
Mock Orange and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Silver Birch are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mock Orange and Silver Birch
Care of Mock Orange and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange 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.