Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
North America
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-7
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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Shoots, Stem
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Rocky Mountain juniper
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Juniperus scopulorum
In German
Weißbirke
Juniperus scopulorum
In French
Silver Birch
Juniperus scopulorum
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Juniperus scopulorum
In Greek
Silver Birch
Juniperus scopulorum
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Juniperus scopulorum
In Polish
Silver Birch
Juniperus scopulorum
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Juniperus scopulorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Birch and Juniperus scopulorum
Season and care of Silver Birch and Juniperus scopulorum is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Juniperus scopulorum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information
Silver Birch and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
- Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Juniperus scopulorum
Care of Silver Birch and Juniperus scopulorum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.