Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Japan
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
-
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Silver Birch
hakone grass
In German
Weißbirke
Hakone Gras
In French
Silver Birch
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Silver Birch
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Hakone grama
In Polish
Silver Birch
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Silver Birch and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Silver Birch and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Silver Birch and Hakone Grass
Care of Silver Birch and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.