Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
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
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Light Green, Chocolate
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Cordia subcordata
In German
Weißbirke
Cordia subcordata
In French
Silver Birch
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Silver Birch
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Silver Birch
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Kou
Season and care of Silver Birch and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Kou Physical Information
Silver Birch and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Kou are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Kou
Care of Silver Birch and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.