Silver Birch

Pecan

About Silver Birch and Pecan

Silver Birch

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

608

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Habitat

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Double-toothed, serrated

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water more in summer

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Insects, Moths

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Pollen

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA pendula

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Silver Birch

पेकॉन

In German

Weißbirke

Pekannuss

In French

Silver Birch

Pacanier

In Spanish

Abedul de plata

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Silver Birch

Pecan

In Portuguese

Silver Birch

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Silver Birch

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Argentum Birch

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Juglandales

Family

Betulaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Betula

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Betuloideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

6019

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Birch and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Silver Birch and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Silver Birch and Pecan. Silver Birch doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Birch has allergic reactions like Pollen and Pecan has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Birch and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silver Birch and Pecan

Season and care of Silver Birch and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Silver Birch and Pecan Physical Information

Silver Birch and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Pecan are as follows:

Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Silver Birch and Pecan

Care of Silver Birch and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.