Ragged Robin

Himalayan Birch

About Ragged Robin and Himalayan Birch

Ragged Robin

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

India, Nepal, China

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

302

0 40000

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Habitat

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-75-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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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

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

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

Whole plant

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

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

Bog Garden, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Ragged Robin

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

Ragged Robin

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

Himalaya-Birke

In French

Ragged Robin

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

petirrojo desigual

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

ragged Robin

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

Ragged Robin

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Ragged Robin

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Robin ragged

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fagales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Lychnis

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6030

1 27800

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Properties of Ragged Robin and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Himalayan Birch

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

Ragged Robin and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Ragged Robin and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Ragged Robin and Himalayan Birch

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