Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils
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
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Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Black Ash plant
In German
Weißbirke
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Silver Birch
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Silver Birch
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Silver Birch
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Black Ash
Season and care of Silver Birch and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Black Ash Physical Information
Silver Birch and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Black Ash are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Birch and Black Ash
Care of Silver Birch and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.