Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Tropical regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Lance shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Raintree
Silver Birch
In German
raintree
Weißbirke
In French
raintree
Silver Birch
In Spanish
raintree
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Raintree
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Raintree
Silver Birch
In Polish
Raintree
Silver Birch
In Latin
Raintree
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Silver Birch
Season and care of Raintree and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Silver Birch season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Silver Birch Physical Information
Raintree and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Silver Birch are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Raintree and Silver Birch
Care of Raintree and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.