Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Australia
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
7-11
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Keep immersed in 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Frogs
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Pepperwort
In German
Weißbirke
Pepperwort
In French
Silver Birch
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Pepperwort
In Greek
Silver Birch
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Pepperwort
In Polish
Silver Birch
Pepperwort
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Pepperwort
Season and care of Silver Birch and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Pepperwort Physical Information
Silver Birch and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Pepperwort are as follows:
Care of Silver Birch and Pepperwort
Care of Silver Birch and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.