Silver Sage

Birch

About Silver Sage and Birch

Silver Sage

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Herbs, Shrub

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

2560

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-7

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AHS Heat Zone

8 - 5

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

50.80 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Silver

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Slugs, Snails

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Snails

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Astringent

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SALVIA argentea

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Silver Clary, Silver Sage

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

रजत बाबा

भोज पत्र

In German

Silver Sage

Birke

In French

Silver Sage

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

silver Sage

Abedul

In Greek

Silver Sage

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

silver Sage

bétula

In Polish

silver Sage

Brzoza

In Latin

Argentum Sage

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fagales

Family

Lamiaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Salvia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

90034

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Sage and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Birch? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Birch. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Birch has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Sage and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silver Sage and Birch

Season and care of Silver Sage and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Silver Sage and Birch Physical Information

Silver Sage and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Birch are as follows:

Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Silver Sage and Birch

Care of Silver Sage and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.