Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
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 Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
-
Allergy
Pollen
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Beans
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Silver Birch
बीजपत्र
In German
Weißbirke
Cotyledon
In French
Silver Birch
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Cotyledon
In Greek
Silver Birch
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Cotyledon
In Polish
Silver Birch
Liścień
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Betula
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Cotyledon
Season and care of Silver Birch and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Silver Birch and Cotyledon Physical Information
Silver Birch and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Cotyledon are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Silver Birch and Cotyledon
Care of Silver Birch and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.