Firethorn

Himalayan Birch

About Firethorn and Himalayan Birch

Firethorn

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Types

Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn). Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’ Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’

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Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

21,22

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Spreading

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Brown, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

General garden fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Moth

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'

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Common Name

firethorn, scarlet firethorn

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

firethorn

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

firethorn

Himalaya-Birke

In French

firethorn

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

firethorn

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

firethorn

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

firethorn

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

firethorn

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Pyracanthae Atalantioidis

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fagales

Family

Rosaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pyracantha

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

730

1 27800

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Properties of Firethorn and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Firethorn and Himalayan Birch

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

Firethorn and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Firethorn and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Firethorn and Himalayan Birch

Care of Firethorn and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.