Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
1-4
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
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, 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
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used as firewood, 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
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Tamarack
In Hindi
Silver Birch
टैमेरैक
In German
Weißbirke
tamarack
In French
Silver Birch
tamarack
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
tamarack
In Greek
Silver Birch
Tamarack
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Tamarack
In Polish
Silver Birch
Tamarack
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Tamarack
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Birch and Tamarack
Season and care of Silver Birch and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Tamarack Physical Information
Silver Birch and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Tamarack are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
- Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Silver Birch and Tamarack
Care of Silver Birch and Tamarack include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.