Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Mountains
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-7
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
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.