Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Europe
Types
Betula utilis
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Mountains
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
david ward
In German
Himalaya-Birke
david ward
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
david ward
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
david ward
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
david ward
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
david ward
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
david ward
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and David Ward
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and David Ward Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and David Ward are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and David Ward
Care of Himalayan Birch and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.