Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Texas, Mexico
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-13
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
23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
wax
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
wax plant
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Candelilla
In German
Weißbirke
candelilla
In French
Silver Birch
candelilla
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
candelilla
In Greek
Silver Birch
candelilla
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
candelilla
In Polish
Silver Birch
candelilla
In Latin
Argentum Birch
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Betulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Candelilla
Season and care of Silver Birch and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Candelilla Physical Information
Silver Birch and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Candelilla are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Silver Birch and Candelilla
Care of Silver Birch and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelilla 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.