Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Silver Birch
candlenut पेड़
In German
Weißbirke
Candlenut Baum
In French
Silver Birch
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Silver Birch
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Silver Birch
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Betulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Candlenut
Season and care of Silver Birch and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Candlenut Physical Information
Silver Birch and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Candlenut are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Silver Birch and Candlenut
Care of Silver Birch and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.