Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
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Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Lavandula
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Hedge Lavender
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Lavender
In German
Weißbirke
Lavendel
In French
Silver Birch
Lavande
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Lavanda
In Greek
Silver Birch
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Lavanda
In Polish
Silver Birch
Lawenda
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Hedge Lavender
Season and care of Silver Birch and Hedge Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Hedge Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Hedge Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Hedge Lavender Physical Information
Silver Birch and Hedge Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hedge Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Hedge Lavender are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Hedge Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Hedge Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Birch and Hedge Lavender
Care of Silver Birch and Hedge Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.