Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
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Types
Betula utilis
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Mountains
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
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
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.