Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
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Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
silver dollar
भोज पत्र
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Birke
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Abedul
In Greek
silver dollar
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
silver dollar
bétula
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
Brzoza
In Latin
silver dollar
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Agavaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Birch
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and Birch Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Birch are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
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Care of Silver Dollar and Birch
Care of Silver Dollar and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.