Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 required
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
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
meadow saffron
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Herbstzeitlose
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron
Care of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.