Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Betula utilis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Mountains
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Firewheel
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Firewheel
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Feuerrad
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Firewheel
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Firewheel
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Firewheel
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Firewheel
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Firewheel
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Firewheel
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Firewheel
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Firewheel Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Firewheel are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Firewheel
Care of Himalayan Birch and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.