Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
ACER platanoides
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Norway Maple
In Hindi
Silver Birch
नॉर्वे मेपल
In German
Weißbirke
Spitzahorn
In French
Silver Birch
Norvège Maple
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Noruega arce
In Greek
Silver Birch
Νεροπλάτανος
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Noruega bordo
In Polish
Silver Birch
klon zwyczajny
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Acer platanoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Norway Maple
Season and care of Silver Birch and Norway Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Norway Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Norway Maple Physical Information
Silver Birch and Norway Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Norway Maple are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Birch and Norway Maple
Care of Silver Birch and Norway Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.