Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Not available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Silver Birch
QUICKSTICK
In German
Weißbirke
QUICKSTICK
In French
Silver Birch
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Silver Birch
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
QuickStick
In Polish
Silver Birch
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Quickstick
Season and care of Silver Birch and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Quickstick Physical Information
Silver Birch and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Quickstick are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Quickstick
Care of Silver Birch and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.