Himalayan Birch

Red Elderberry

About Himalayan Birch and Red Elderberry

Himalayan Birch

Red Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Forest margins, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-7

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm430.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Cold, Fever

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

Sambucus racemosa

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Red Elderberry

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Rote Holunder

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Red sureau

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

La baya del saúco roja

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

κόκκινο Elderberry

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Red Elderberry

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Red Elderberry

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

pubens

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Dipsacales

Family

Betulaceae

Caprifoliaceae

Genus

Betula

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

307

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Red Elderberry

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Elderberry

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

Himalayan Birch and Red Elderberry Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Red Elderberry are as follows:

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

Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Elderberry

Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.