Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-13
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, H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
Silver Birch
जरुल
In German
Weißbirke
Königinblume
In French
Silver Birch
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Silver Birch
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Silver Birch
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Betula
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Pride of India
Season and care of Silver Birch and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Pride of India Physical Information
Silver Birch and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Pride of India are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Birch and Pride of India
Care of Silver Birch and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.