Silver Birch

Pecan

About Silver Birch and Pecan

Silver Birch

Pecan

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

1.3 Origin

Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia

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

1.4 Types

Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA8

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

2-75-9

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

1.8 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

1.9 Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

610.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Green

Yellow, Green

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Black

Tan, Brown

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Double-toothed, serrated

Pinnate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought

Not Available

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 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

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

4.8 Fertilizers

General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer

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

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux

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

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

Not Available

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Butterflies, Insects, Moths

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

5.12 Allergy

Pollen

Rhinitis, Sinuses

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland

Cottage Garden

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 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

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap

Bark, Fruits

6.2.3 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

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

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

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BETULA pendula

CARYA illinoinensis

7.2 Common Name

Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

7.2.1 In Hindi

Silver Birch

पेकॉन

7.2.2 In German

Weißbirke

Pekannuss

7.2.3 In French

Silver Birch

Pacanier

7.2.4 In Spanish

Abedul de plata

Carya illinoinensis

7.2.5 In Greek

Silver Birch

Pecan

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Silver Birch

Nogueira-pecã

7.2.7 In Polish

Silver Birch

Orzesznik jadalny

7.2.8 In Latin

Argentum Birch

Pecan

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Fagales

Juglandales

8.5 Family

Betulaceae

Juglandaceae

8.6 Genus

Betula

Carya Nutt.

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Juglandeae

8.9 Subfamily

Betuloideae

Juglandoideae

8.10 Number of Species

NA19

1 27800

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.