Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mexico
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
7-11
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Requires regular 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 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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Tuberose
In Hindi
Silver Birch
रजनीगंधा
In German
Weißbirke
Tuberose
In French
Silver Birch
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
nardo
In Greek
Silver Birch
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Tuberosa
In Polish
Silver Birch
Tuberoza
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Tuberose
Season and care of Silver Birch and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Tuberose Physical Information
Silver Birch and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Tuberose are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Silver Birch and Tuberose
Care of Silver Birch and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.