Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 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
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Silver Birch
In German
Applemint Baum
Weißbirke
In French
Applemint Arbre
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Silver Birch
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Silver Birch
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Silver Birch
Season and care of Applemint and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Silver Birch Physical Information
Applemint and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Silver Birch are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Applemint and Silver Birch
Care of Applemint and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint 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.