Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Chartreuse
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
-
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens 'Fernleaf'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Dwarf Dill, Fernleaf Dill
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Silver Birch
In German
Hortensie
Weißbirke
In French
Hortensia
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Hortensia
Abedul de plata
In Greek
υδραγεία
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Silver Birch
In Polish
Hortensja
Silver Birch
In Latin
Hibiscus
Argentum Birch
Family
Apiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch? We provide you with everything About Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch. Fernleaf Dill doesn't have thorns and Silver Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Fernleaf Dill does not have fragrant flowers. Fernleaf Dill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Silver Birch has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch
Season and care of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fernleaf Dill season is Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fernleaf Dill is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Fernleaf Dill is Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch Physical Information
Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Fernleaf Dill height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch are as follows:
Fernleaf Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Fernleaf Dill leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch
Care of Fernleaf Dill and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fernleaf Dill 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 Fernleaf Dill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.