Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Acicular
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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 and hair
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS unshiu
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
satsuma
Silver Birch
In German
satsuma
Weißbirke
In French
satsuma
Silver Birch
In Spanish
satsuma
Abedul de plata
In Greek
satsuma
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
satsuma
Silver Birch
In Polish
Satsuma
Silver Birch
In Latin
Satsuma
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Citroideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Satsuma and Silver Birch
Season and care of Satsuma and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Satsuma and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Satsuma is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Satsuma and Silver Birch Physical Information
Satsuma and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Silver Birch are as follows:
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Satsuma and Silver Birch
Care of Satsuma and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma 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.