Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Medium
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
Remove damaged fruit, 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, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Culinary use, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Chayote
In German
Weißbirke
Chayote
In French
Silver Birch
Chayote
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Chayote
In Greek
Silver Birch
Chayote
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
chuchu
In Polish
Silver Birch
Chayote
In Latin
Argentum Birch
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Chayote
Season and care of Silver Birch and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Chayote Physical Information
Silver Birch and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Chayote are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Chayote
Care of Silver Birch and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.