Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mexico
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, subtropical 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
12, 13
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
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Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Silver Birch
candelabra
In German
Weißbirke
Kandelaber
In French
Silver Birch
candélabre
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Candelabra
In Greek
Silver Birch
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Candelabra
In Polish
Silver Birch
świeczniki
In Latin
Argentum Birch
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Birch and Candelabra
Season and care of Silver Birch and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Candelabra Physical Information
Silver Birch and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Candelabra are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Candelabra flower color: White
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Care of Silver Birch and Candelabra
Care of Silver Birch and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.