Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
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
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
Silver Birch
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Weißbirke
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Silver Birch
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Abedul de plata
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Silver Birch
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Silver Birch
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Silver Birch
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Skyrocket Juniper and Silver Birch Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Silver Birch are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Silver Birch
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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.