Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Weißbirke
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Silver Birch
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Silver Birch
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Silver Birch
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Silver Birch and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Silver Birch and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Silver Birch and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Silver Birch and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.