Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Edging, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
BETULA pendula
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
pachysandra
Silver Birch
In German
Ysander
Weißbirke
In French
pachysandra
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Pachysandra
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Silver Birch
In Polish
Runianka
Silver Birch
In Latin
Pachysandra
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Silver Birch
Season and care of Pachysandra and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachysandra and Silver Birch Physical Information
Pachysandra and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Silver Birch are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pachysandra and Silver Birch
Care of Pachysandra and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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.