Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
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Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Mites
Allergy
Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
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Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Schefflera
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Schefflera
In German
Weißbirke
Schefflera
In French
Silver Birch
Schefflera
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Schefflera
In Greek
Silver Birch
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Schefflera
In Polish
Silver Birch
Schefflera
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Schefflera
Season and care of Silver Birch and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Schefflera Physical Information
Silver Birch and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Silver Birch and Schefflera
Care of Silver Birch and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.