Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Eastern Africa
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
-
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
11-12
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, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Silver Birch
persian violet
In German
Weißbirke
persian violet
In French
Silver Birch
persian violet
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Violeta persa
In Greek
Silver Birch
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Violeta persa
In Polish
Silver Birch
Persian Violet
In Latin
Argentum Birch
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Persian Violet
Season and care of Silver Birch and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Silver Birch and Persian Violet Physical Information
Silver Birch and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Persian Violet are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Birch and Persian Violet
Care of Silver Birch and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.