Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Asia, North America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
BETULA pendula
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Honeyberry
Silver Birch
In German
Honeyberry
Weißbirke
In French
baie au miel
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Honeyberry
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Honeyberry
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
Silver Birch
In Polish
Honeyberry
Silver Birch
In Latin
Honeyberry
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeyberry and Silver Birch
Season and care of Honeyberry and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeyberry and Silver Birch Physical Information
Honeyberry and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Honeyberry and Silver Birch are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Honeyberry and Silver Birch
Care of Honeyberry and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry 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.