Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside, tropical environments
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
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Water daily during growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Silver Birch
सागौन
In French
Silver Birch
Teak
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Teak
In Greek
Silver Birch
Teak
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Teak
In Polish
Silver Birch
Teak
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Teak
Season and care of Silver Birch and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Teak Physical Information
Silver Birch and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Teak are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Birch and Teak
Care of Silver Birch and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.