Himalayan Birch

Bush Clover

About Himalayan Birch and Bush Clover

Himalayan Birch

Bush Clover

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

India, Nepal, China

China, Japan

Types

Betula utilis

Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae

Number of Varieties

240

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Habitat

Mountains

Fields, meadows, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-75-8

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Pyramidal

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm243.84 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm243.84 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

Apply 12-12-12 amounts

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rash, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

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

Bark, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

LESPEDEZA thunbergii

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Bush Clover Shrub

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Bush Clover Strauch

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Bush Clover Arbuste

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Bush Clover arbusto

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Trevo de arbusto Arbusto

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Bush Clover Krzew

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Trifolium Frutex Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Fabales

Family

Betulaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Betula

Lespedeza

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Desmodieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

3040

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Bush Clover

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Bush Clover

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

Himalayan Birch and Bush Clover Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Bush Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Bush Clover are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Bush Clover

Care of Himalayan Birch and Bush Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.