Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
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
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Bartlett Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Silver Birch
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
In German
Weißbirke
Bartlett-Birne
In French
Silver Birch
Poire Bartlett
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Bartlett Pear
In Greek
Silver Birch
Bartlett Pear
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Bartlett Pear
In Polish
Silver Birch
Bartlett Pear
In Latin
Argentum Birch
bartlett pirum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Bartlett Pear
Season and care of Silver Birch and Bartlett Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Bartlett Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Bartlett Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bartlett Pear is Neutral.
Silver Birch and Bartlett Pear Physical Information
Silver Birch and Bartlett Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Bartlett Pear are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
- Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Birch and Bartlett Pear
Care of Silver Birch and Bartlett Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.