Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
China, Japan
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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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
Wood
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Japanese Cedar
In German
Weißbirke
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Silver Birch
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
cedro japonés
In Greek
Silver Birch
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Silver Birch
japoński cedr
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Birch and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Silver Birch and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Silver Birch and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Cedar flower color:
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Silver Birch and Japanese Cedar
Care of Silver Birch and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.