Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Arrowhead
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Peppertree
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Peppertree
Silver Birch
In German
Peppertree
Weißbirke
In French
Peppertree
Silver Birch
In Spanish
peppertree
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Peppertree
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Silver Birch
In Polish
Peppertree
Silver Birch
In Latin
Peppertree
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Silver Birch
Season and care of Peppertree and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Silver Birch Physical Information
Peppertree and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Silver Birch are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peppertree and Silver Birch
Care of Peppertree and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree 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.