Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
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Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Pollen
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Silver Birch
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Weißbirke
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Silver Birch
citron basilic
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Silver Birch
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
manjericão limão
In Polish
Silver Birch
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Argentum Birch
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Silver Birch and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Silver Birch and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Silver Birch and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Birch and Lemon Basil
Care of Silver Birch and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.