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Silver Birch
Pecan
About Pecan and Silver Birch


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Tree  
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
60  
99+
8  
99+
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7  
5-9  
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 cm  
33
2,130.00 cm  
21
Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
1,220.00 cm  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green  
Yellow, Green  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
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
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Spring  
Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam  
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
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
No  
Showy Bark
Yes  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
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
Yes  
Yes  
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
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
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  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Fagales  
Juglandales  
Family
Betulaceae  
Juglandaceae  
Genus
Betula  
Carya Nutt.  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
Juglandeae  
Subfamily
Betuloideae  
Juglandoideae  
Number of Species
60  
19  
99+
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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:

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.

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