Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
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Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-8
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Balanced, soluble fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
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Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
anti-cancer, Diabetes, Diuretic, Hepatitis, Urinary tract problems
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 for producing cooking oil
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, Vine
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
VITIS 'Buffalo'
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Black Grape
In Hindi
Silver Birch
काले अंगूर
In German
Weißbirke
schwarze Trauben
In French
Silver Birch
raisins noirs
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
uvas negras
In Greek
Silver Birch
μαύρα σταφύλια
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
uvas pretas
In Polish
Silver Birch
czarne winogrona
In Latin
Argentum Birch
nigra, uvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Black Grape
Season and care of Silver Birch and Black Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Black Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Black Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Black Grape Physical Information
Silver Birch and Black Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Black Grape are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Black Grape flower color:
- Black Grape leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Birch and Black Grape
Care of Silver Birch and Black Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Grape 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 Black Grape needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.