Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
2-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Scale Insects
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Silverberry
Silver Birch
In German
Silverberry
Weißbirke
In French
Silverberry
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Silverberry
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Silverberry
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Silver Birch
In Polish
Silverberry
Silver Birch
In Latin
Silverberry
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Silverberry and Silver Birch
Season and care of Silverberry and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Silver Birch Physical Information
Silverberry and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Silver Birch are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Silver Birch
Care of Silverberry and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.