Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Lawn
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Clay, Loam
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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
Silver Birch
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Weißbirke
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Windmill Palm
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
Silver Birch
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Silver Birch
In Latin
Windmill Palm
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Silver Birch
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Windmill Palm and Silver Birch Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Silver Birch are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Windmill Palm and Silver Birch
Care of Windmill Palm and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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.