Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 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
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
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Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
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
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
BETULA pendula
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Silver Birch
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Weißbirke
In French
Thuya occidental
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Silver Birch
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Silver Birch
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of White Cedar and Silver Birch
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Silver Birch? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Silver Birch. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Silver Birch doesn't have thorns. Also White Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. White Cedar has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes and Silver Birch has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes. 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 White Cedar and Silver Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Silver Birch
Season and care of White Cedar and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Cedar and Silver Birch Physical Information
White Cedar and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Silver Birch are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Cedar and Silver Birch
Care of White Cedar and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar 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 White Cedar 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.