Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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Types
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Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
River Birch
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
River Birch
Astilbe
In German
Fluss Birch
Prachtspieren
In French
Birch river
Astilbe
In Spanish
river Birch
Astilbe
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
astilbe
In Portuguese
river Birch
astilbe
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
astilbe
In Latin
Betula
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of River Birch and Astilbe
Season and care of River Birch and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
River Birch and Astilbe Physical Information
River Birch and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Astilbe are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of River Birch and Astilbe
Care of River Birch and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.