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Pecan
Silver Birch
About Silver Birch and Pecan


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Tree  
Tree  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia  
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch  
Number of Varieties
8  
99+
60  
99+
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
2-7  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
7-1  
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  
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  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm  
21
1,220.00 cm  
33
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm  
14
610.00 cm  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Green  
Green  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown  
Black  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Light Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow  
Light Yellow, Yellow green  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Double-toothed, serrated  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  
Bloom Time
Spring  
Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
-  
Wet Site, Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer  
Water more in summer  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Loam  
Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
Yes  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  
Butterflies, Insects, Moths  
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses  
Pollen  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Used in parkland  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  
-  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis  
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis  
BETULA pendula  
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch  
In Hindi
पेकॉन  
Silver Birch  
In German
Pekannuss  
Weißbirke  
In French
Pacanier  
Silver Birch  
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis  
Abedul de plata  
In Greek
Pecan  
Silver Birch  
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã  
Silver Birch  
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny  
Silver Birch  
In Latin
Pecan  
Argentum Birch  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Juglandales  
Fagales  
Family
Juglandaceae  
Betulaceae  
Genus
Carya Nutt.  
Betula  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Juglandeae  
-  
Subfamily
Juglandoideae  
Betuloideae  
Number of Species
19  
99+
60  
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Properties of Pecan and Silver Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Pecan and Silver Birch? We provide you with everything About Pecan and Silver Birch. Pecan doesn't have thorns and Silver Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Pecan does not have fragrant flowers. Pecan has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses and Silver Birch has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pecan and Silver Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pecan and Silver Birch

Season and care of Pecan and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pecan and Silver Birch Physical Information

Pecan and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Silver Birch are as follows:

Care of Pecan and Silver Birch

Care of Pecan and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan 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.

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