Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Astilbe
Yellow Birch
In German
Prachtspieren
Yellow Birch
In French
Astilbe
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Astilbe
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
astilbe
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
astilbe
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
astilbe
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Artemisia
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Astilbe and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Astilbe and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Yellow Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Astilbe and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Astilbe and Yellow Birch
Care of Astilbe and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.