Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Acer griseum
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
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
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
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
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
Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
paperbark maple
Silver Birch
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Weißbirke
In French
érable paperbark
Silver Birch
In Spanish
arce paperbark
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Silver Birch
In Polish
klon paperbark
Silver Birch
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Silver Birch
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Maple and Silver Birch Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Silver Birch are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Silver Birch
Care of Paperbark Maple and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark 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.