Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Silver Birch
In German
Rote Holunder
Weißbirke
In French
Red sureau
Silver Birch
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Abedul de plata
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Silver Birch
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Silver Birch
In Latin
pubens
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Silver Birch
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Silver Birch Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Silver Birch are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Silver Birch
Care of Red Elderberry and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry 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.