Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Not available
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Pink, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring
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
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Silver Birch
In German
QUICKSTICK
Weißbirke
In French
QUICKSTICK
Silver Birch
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Abedul de plata
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Silver Birch
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Silver Birch
In Latin
Quickstick
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Silver Birch
Season and care of Quickstick and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Silver Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Silver Birch Physical Information
Quickstick and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Silver Birch are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Silver Birch
Care of Quickstick and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.
