Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings
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 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
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Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Broccoli
In Hindi
Silver Birch
ब्रोकली
In German
Weißbirke
Brokkoli
In French
Silver Birch
Brocoli
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Brócoli
In Greek
Silver Birch
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
brócolis
In Polish
Silver Birch
brokuły
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Birch and Broccoli
Season and care of Silver Birch and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Silver Birch and Broccoli Physical Information
Silver Birch and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Broccoli are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Silver Birch and Broccoli
Care of Silver Birch and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.