Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, 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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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 Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
Silver Birch
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Weißbirke
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Silver Birch
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Abedul de plata
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
Silver Birch
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Silver Birch
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Silver Birch
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ram's Horn and Silver Birch Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Silver Birch are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Silver Birch
Care of Ram's Horn and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.