Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Temperate Regions
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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Silver Birch
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Weißbirke
In French
Colchique d'automne
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Abedul de plata
In Greek
meadow saffron
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Silver Birch
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Silver Birch
In Latin
autumnale
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Silver Birch
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Silver Birch Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Silver Birch are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Silver Birch
Care of Meadow Saffron and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron 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.