Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam
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 in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Mandarin
In German
Weißbirke
Mandarin
In French
Silver Birch
mandarin
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
mandarín
In Greek
Silver Birch
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
tangerina
In Polish
Silver Birch
Mandarynka
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Mandarin
Season and care of Silver Birch and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Mandarin Physical Information
Silver Birch and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Mandarin are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Birch and Mandarin
Care of Silver Birch and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.