Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Origin
Japan
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Silver
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Water once every two or three weeks
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove the old foliage
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
  
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Flowers, Stem
  
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
  
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Abies Veitchii
  
PETASITES japonicus
  
Common Name
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
  
In Hindi
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Giant Butterbur
  
In German
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Riesen Pestwurz
  
In French
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
géant Butterbur
  
In Spanish
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
gigante petasita
  
In Greek
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Giant Butterbur
  
In Portuguese
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Carrapicho gigante
  
In Polish
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Giant Lepiężnik
  
In Latin
S Veitch abiegnis
  
Giant Butterbur
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Abies
  
Petasites
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Senecioneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asteroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Giant Butterbur
Season and care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Giant Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Veitch's Silver Fir and Giant Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam and for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic and for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Veitch's Silver Fir and Giant Butterbur Physical Information
Veitch's Silver Fir and Giant Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Veitch's Silver Fir and Giant Butterbur are as follows:
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Giant Butterbur
Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Giant Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Veitch's Silver Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage. In summer Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.