Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
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Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Ornamental
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Medium
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
Aster amellus
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Aster
In Hindi
Silver Birch
एस्टर
In German
Weißbirke
Astern
In French
Silver Birch
Aster
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Aster
In Greek
Silver Birch
αστήρ
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Aster
In Polish
Silver Birch
aster
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Aster
Season and care of Silver Birch and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Aster Physical Information
Silver Birch and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Aster are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Silver Birch and Aster
Care of Silver Birch and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.