Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Silver Birch
In German
Tiger Tree
Weißbirke
In French
Tiger Tree
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Silver Birch
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Silver Birch
In Latin
tigris lignum
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Silver Birch
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Silver Birch Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Silver Birch are as follows:
Care of Tiger Tree and Silver Birch
Care of Tiger Tree and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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.