Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Mountains
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Crimson
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 Shape
Cordiform
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Kracher penstemon
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Betulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Himalayan Birch and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.