Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
7-9
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
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Desert Willow
In Hindi
Silver Birch
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Weißbirke
Wüsten Weide
In French
Silver Birch
desert Willow
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Desert Willow
In Greek
Silver Birch
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Willow deserto
In Polish
Silver Birch
desert Willow
In Latin
Argentum Birch
desert Willow
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Desert Willow
Season and care of Silver Birch and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Desert Willow Physical Information
Silver Birch and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Desert Willow are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Desert Willow
Care of Silver Birch and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.