Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
World/Pandemic
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
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
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Viola
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Viola
In German
Weißbirke
Viola
In French
Silver Birch
Alto
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Viola
In Greek
Silver Birch
Βιόλα
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Viola
In Polish
Silver Birch
Altówka
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Viola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Betulaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Violoideae
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Viola
Season and care of Silver Birch and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Viola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Viola Physical Information
Silver Birch and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Viola are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Viola
Care of Silver Birch and Viola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.