Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Red Elderberry
In German
Weißbirke
Rote Holunder
In French
Silver Birch
Red sureau
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Silver Birch
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Silver Birch
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Argentum Birch
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Silver Birch and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Silver Birch and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Silver Birch and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Red Elderberry
Care of Silver Birch and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.