Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
coastal environs
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, 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
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Pitanga
Silver Birch
In German
Pitanga
Weißbirke
In French
Pitanga
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Pitanga
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Pitanga
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Silver Birch
In Polish
Pitanga
Silver Birch
In Latin
Pitanga
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pitanga and Silver Birch
Season and care of Pitanga and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Silver Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Silver Birch Physical Information
Pitanga and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Silver Birch are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pitanga and Silver Birch
Care of Pitanga and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.