Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Sunset Zone
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
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
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
-
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Silver Birch
In German
Hortensie
Weißbirke
In French
Hortensia
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Hortensia
Abedul de plata
In Greek
υδραγεία
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Silver Birch
In Polish
Hortensja
Silver Birch
In Latin
Hibiscus
Argentum Birch
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Silver Birch
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Silver Birch Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Silver Birch are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Silver Birch
Care of Silver Thyme and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.