Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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.