Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Frost
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
silver dollar
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Schwarze Birke
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
silver dollar
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
silver dollar
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
silver dollar
Niger 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 Black Birch
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and Black Birch Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Black Birch are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Black Birch
Care of Silver Dollar and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.