Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Pear
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Silver Birch
In German
Birne
Weißbirke
In French
Poire
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Pera
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Pera
Silver Birch
In Polish
Gruszka
Silver Birch
In Latin
Orbis
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Pear and Silver Birch
Season and care of Pear and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Silver Birch season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Silver Birch Physical Information
Pear and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Silver Birch are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pear and Silver Birch
Care of Pear and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear 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.