Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
World/Pandemic
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Papyrus
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
7-11
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
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
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Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Silver Birch
dwarf papyrus
In German
Weißbirke
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Silver Birch
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
papiro enano
In Greek
Silver Birch
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
papiro anão
In Polish
Silver Birch
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Argentum Birch
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Silver Birch and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Silver Birch and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Silver Birch and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.