Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
2-7
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Weißbirke
Große Bartgras
In French
Silver Birch
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Silver Birch
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Silver Birch
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Silver Birch and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Silver Birch and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Big Bluestem
Care of Silver Birch and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.