Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Brazil
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
11-15
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, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Silver Birch
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Weißbirke
Dieffenbachie
In French
Silver Birch
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Silver Birch
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Silver Birch
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Alismatales
Family
Betulaceae
Araceae
Genus
Betula
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Dumbcane
Season and care of Silver Birch and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Dumbcane Physical Information
Silver Birch and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Silver Birch and Dumbcane
Care of Silver Birch and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.