Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Not available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry Forest, tropical environments
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
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
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
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In Hindi
Silver Birch
पालो सेंटो
In German
Weißbirke
Palo Santo
In French
Silver Birch
palo santo
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
palo santo
In Greek
Silver Birch
palo santo
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
palo santo
In Polish
Silver Birch
palo santo
In Latin
Argentum Birch
S. Palo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Palo Santo
Season and care of Silver Birch and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palo Santo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Palo Santo Physical Information
Silver Birch and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Palo Santo are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Palo Santo
Care of Silver Birch and Palo Santo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palo Santo pruning is done 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.