Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
North America
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Quaking Aspen
In German
Weißbirke
Zitterpappel
In French
Silver Birch
tremble
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Silver Birch
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Silver Birch
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Betulaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Silver Birch and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Silver Birch and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Birch and Quaking Aspen
Care of Silver Birch and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.