Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
South Africa
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Asteraceae
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
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 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, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Cape Daisy
In German
Weißbirke
Cape Daisy
In French
Silver Birch
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Silver Birch
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Silver Birch
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Betula
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Silver Birch and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Silver Birch and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Silver Birch and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Silver Birch and Cape Daisy
Care of Silver Birch and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.