Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
2-9
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Needs less 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
-
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Silver Birch
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Weißbirke
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Silver Birch
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
La milenrama
In Greek
Silver Birch
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
milefólio
In Polish
Silver Birch
krwawnika
In Latin
Argentum Birch
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Yarrow
Season and care of Silver Birch and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Yarrow Physical Information
Silver Birch and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Yarrow are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Birch and Yarrow
Care of Silver Birch and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.