Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
6-11
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
AGASTACHE barberi
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Hyssop
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Hydrangea
In German
Weißbirke
Hortensie
In French
Silver Birch
Hortensia
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Hortensia
In Greek
Silver Birch
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Hortênsia
In Polish
Silver Birch
Hortensja
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Hibiscus
Family
Betulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Birch and Hyssop
Season and care of Silver Birch and Hyssop is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Hyssop Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hyssop season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Hyssop is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hyssop is Neutral.
Silver Birch and Hyssop Physical Information
Silver Birch and Hyssop physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hyssop height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Hyssop are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Hyssop flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Hyssop leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Hyssop
Care of Silver Birch and Hyssop include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hyssop pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hyssop needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.