Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the 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 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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Silver Birch
White Currant
In German
Weißbirke
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Silver Birch
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
grosella blanca
In Greek
Silver Birch
white currant
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
groselha-branca
In Polish
Silver Birch
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and White Currant
Season and care of Silver Birch and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and White Currant Physical Information
Silver Birch and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and White Currant are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and White Currant
Care of Silver Birch and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.