Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Mountains
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-5
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Red Clover
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Rotklee
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Trébol rojo
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Clover
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Red Clover Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Red Clover are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Clover
Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.