Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Silver
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Silverthorn
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Silver Birch
In German
Silverthorn
Weißbirke
In French
Silverthorn
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Silverthorn
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Silver Birch
In Polish
Silverthorn
Silver Birch
In Latin
Silverthorn
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Silver Birch
Season and care of Silverthorn and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Silver Birch Physical Information
Silverthorn and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Silver Birch are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silverthorn and Silver Birch
Care of Silverthorn and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.