Silver Sage

Black Birch

About Silver Sage and Black Birch

Silver Sage

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Herbs, Shrub

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2540

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-9

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AHS Heat Zone

8 - 5

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.80 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Silver

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Silver

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Silver

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Pinnate

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

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

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

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Slugs, Snails

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Snails

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Astringent

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SALVIA argentea

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Silver Clary, Silver Sage

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

रजत बाबा

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Silver Sage

Schwarze Birke

In French

Silver Sage

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

silver Sage

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Silver Sage

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

silver Sage

Bétula Preto

In Polish

silver Sage

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Argentum Sage

Niger 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

Number of Species

90040

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Sage and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Black Birch. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Black 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 Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silver Sage and Black Birch

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

Silver Sage and Black Birch Physical Information

Silver Sage and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Black Birch are as follows:

Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Silver Sage and Black Birch

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