Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Brassica rapa
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Tatsoi
Silver Birch
In German
Tatsoi
Weißbirke
In French
Tatsoi
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Tatsoi
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Tatsoi
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
Silver Birch
In Polish
Tatsoi
Silver Birch
In Latin
Tatsoi
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Silver Birch
Season and care of Tatsoi and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tatsoi and Silver Birch Physical Information
Tatsoi and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Silver Birch are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tatsoi and Silver Birch
Care of Tatsoi and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tatsoi 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.