Himalayan Birch

Elderberry

About Himalayan Birch and Elderberry

Himalayan Birch

Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Australia, South America

Types

Betula utilis

Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-8

0 99

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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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm9.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm8.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads

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

Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

Sambucus nigra

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Elderberry

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Elderberry

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Holunderbeere

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Sureau

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Saúco

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Elderberry

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Sabugueiro

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Bez czarny

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Elderberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Dipsacales

Family

Betulaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Betula

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3030

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Elderberry

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Elderberry

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

Himalayan Birch and Elderberry Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Elderberry are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Elderberry

Care of Himalayan Birch and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.