Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Primavera plant
Silver Birch
In German
Primavera Pflanzen
Weißbirke
In French
usine de Primavera
Silver Birch
In Spanish
planta de Primavera
Abedul de plata
In Greek
φυτικών Primavera
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
planta de Primavera
Silver Birch
In Polish
Primavera roślin
Silver Birch
In Latin
Primavera herba
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Tabebuia Gomes
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Primavera and Silver Birch
Season and care of Primavera and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Primavera and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Primavera season is Spring and Silver Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Primavera is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Primavera and Silver Birch Physical Information
Primavera and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Primavera and Silver Birch are as follows:
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Primavera leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Primavera and Silver Birch
Care of Primavera and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Primavera 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 Primavera 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.