Lungwort

Himalayan Birch

About Lungwort and Himalayan Birch

Lungwort

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Types

Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

182

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Habitat

Forest edges, Mountains

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-85-7

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AHS Heat Zone

8-4

7-5

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.50 cm1,220.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Blue Violet

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Silver

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Silver

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lung shaped

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Drought Tolerant

Average Water

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Adequately

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Slugs

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

Lungwort

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Lungenkraut

Himalaya-Birke

In French

pulmonaire

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

Lungwort

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Lungwort

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

pulmonária

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

płucnik

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Lungwort

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Ascomycota

Tracheophyta

Class

Ascomycetes

Magnoliopsida

Order

Peltigerales

Fagales

Family

Boraginaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pulmonaria

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Boragineae

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

1830

1 27800

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Properties of Lungwort and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Lungwort and Himalayan Birch

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

Lungwort and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Lungwort and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Lungwort and Himalayan Birch

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