Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Tree
Origin
Eastern Australia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Not Available
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
Silver Birch
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Weißbirke
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
Silver Birch
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Silver Birch
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Birch
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Birch Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Birch are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Birch
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Splendid Hibiscus 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.