Silver Birch

Hornbeam

About Silver Birch and Hornbeam

Silver Birch

Hornbeam

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

1.3 Origin

Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia

Europe, Turkey

1.4 Types

Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch

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1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

hedge rows, Woodlands

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

2-7

2-9

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

7-1

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1.8 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

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1.9 Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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1,220.00 cm

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610.00 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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610.00 cm

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610.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Green

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Black

Green

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Double-toothed, serrated

Ovate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

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5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Butterflies, Insects, Moths

Birds, Not Available

5.12 Allergy

Pollen

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland

Cottage Garden

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

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Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap

Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BETULA pendula

Carpinus betulus

7.2 Common Name

Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

7.2.1 In Hindi

Silver Birch

हानबीन

7.2.2 In German

Weißbirke

Hainbuche

7.2.3 In French

Silver Birch

charme

7.2.4 In Spanish

Abedul de plata

carpe

7.2.5 In Greek

Silver Birch

γαύρος

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Silver Birch

choupo-branco

7.2.7 In Polish

Silver Birch

grab

7.2.8 In Latin

Argentum Birch

Item carpinus

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Fagales

8.5 Family

Betulaceae

8.6 Genus

Betula

Carpinus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Betuloideae

Coryloideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Silver Birch and Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Silver Birch and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Silver Birch and Hornbeam. Silver Birch doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Birch has allergic reactions like Pollen and Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Birch and Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silver Birch and Hornbeam

Season and care of Silver Birch and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

Silver Birch and Hornbeam Physical Information

Silver Birch and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Hornbeam are as follows:

Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Silver Birch and Hornbeam

Care of Silver Birch and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.