Tulip Tree

Silver Birch

About Tulip Tree and Silver Birch

Tulip Tree

Silver Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia

Types

Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum

Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch

Number of Varieties

360

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Habitat

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-92-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Light Yellow

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lime Green, Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Double-toothed, serrated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Water more in summer

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch

General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux

Plant Tolerance

Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies, Insects, Moths

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Used in parkland

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture

Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

BETULA pendula

Common Name

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch

In Hindi

ट्यूलिप पेड़

Silver Birch

In German

Tulpenbaum

Weißbirke

In French

tulipier

Silver Birch

In Spanish

árbol de tulipán

Abedul de plata

In Greek

δέντρο τουλίπα

Silver Birch

In Portuguese

árvore de tulipa

Silver Birch

In Polish

tulipanowiec

Silver Birch

In Latin

Tulipa arbore

Argentum Birch

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Fagales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Liriodendron

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Betuloideae

Number of Species

260

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Properties of Tulip Tree and Silver Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Tulip Tree and Silver Birch? We provide you with everything About Tulip Tree and Silver Birch. Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Tulip Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like and Silver Birch has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tulip Tree and Silver Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Silver Birch

Season and care of Tulip Tree and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tulip Tree and Silver Birch Physical Information

Tulip Tree and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Silver Birch are as follows:

Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green

Care of Tulip Tree and Silver Birch

Care of Tulip Tree and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.