Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Japan
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-6
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
southernwood
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Eberraute
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Southernwood
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Southernwood and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Southernwood and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Southernwood and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Southernwood and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Southernwood and Veitch's Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Veitch's Silver Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.