Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Not available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
6-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, 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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Root
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Tibetan cowslip
In German
Weißbirke
Tibet-Primel
In French
Silver Birch
Kauslip tibétain
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Primula florindae
In Greek
Silver Birch
Primula florindae
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
cowslip tibetana
In Polish
Silver Birch
tybetański cowslip
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Primula florindae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Tibetan cowslip
Season and care of Silver Birch and Tibetan cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Tibetan cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tibetan cowslip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Tibetan cowslip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tibetan cowslip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Tibetan cowslip Physical Information
Silver Birch and Tibetan cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Tibetan cowslip are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
- Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Tibetan cowslip
Care of Silver Birch and Tibetan cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tibetan cowslip 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 Tibetan cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.