Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
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Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Roadsides, wastelands
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, 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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Marigold
In Hindi
Silver Birch
गेंदा
In German
Weißbirke
Ringelblume
In French
Silver Birch
Souci
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Caléndula
In Greek
Silver Birch
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Malmequer
In Polish
Silver Birch
Nogietek
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Birch and Marigold
Season and care of Silver Birch and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Marigold Physical Information
Silver Birch and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Marigold are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Marigold
Care of Silver Birch and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.