Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-7
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Yellow Birch
In German
Weißbirke
Yellow Birch
In French
Silver Birch
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Silver Birch
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Silver Birch
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Silver Birch and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Silver Birch and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Birch and Yellow Birch
Care of Silver Birch and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.