Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-10
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
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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 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 ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
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Allergy
Pollen
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Marijuana
In Hindi
Silver Birch
मारिजुआना
In German
Weißbirke
Marihuana
In French
Silver Birch
Marijuana
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Marijuana
In Greek
Silver Birch
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Maconha
In Polish
Silver Birch
Marihuana
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Birch and Marijuana
Season and care of Silver Birch and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Marijuana Physical Information
Silver Birch and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Silver Birch and Marijuana are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Marijuana
Care of Silver Birch and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.