Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
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
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
ACER platanoides
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Norway Maple
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
Silver Birch
In German
Spitzahorn
Weißbirke
In French
Norvège Maple
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Noruega arce
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
Silver Birch
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
Silver Birch
In Latin
Acer platanoides
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Silver Birch
Season and care of Norway Maple and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norway Maple and Silver Birch Physical Information
Norway Maple and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Silver Birch are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Norway Maple and Silver Birch
Care of Norway Maple and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norway Maple 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.