Himalayan Birch

Wallflower

About Himalayan Birch and Wallflower

Himalayan Birch

Wallflower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Betula utilis

Erysimum cheiri

Number of Varieties

250

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

gardens, Grassland, Prairies

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-77-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-7

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Blue, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

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

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

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

fungus, Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

ERYSIMUM linifolium

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Wallflower

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

wallflower

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Goldlack

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

giroflée and ravenelle

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Alhelí

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

goivo-amarelo

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Lak

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Wallflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Brassicales

Family

Betulaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Betula

Erysimum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3075

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Wallflower

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Wallflower

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

Himalayan Birch and Wallflower Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Wallflower are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Wallflower

Care of Himalayan Birch and Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.