Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Betula utilis
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
Mountains
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
-
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Crocus
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Crocus
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Krokus
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Crocus
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Azafrán
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
κρόκος
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Açafrão
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Krokus
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Erocum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Crocus
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Himalayan Birch and Crocus Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Crocus are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Crocus
Care of Himalayan Birch and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.