Red Elderberry

Himalayan Birch

About Red Elderberry and Himalayan Birch

Red Elderberry

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

India, Nepal, China

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest margins, Thickets

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-75-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

430.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

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

Pests and Diseases

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

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

Plant Tolerance

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

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

Good for skin

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Fever

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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

Screening / Wind Break

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus racemosa

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

Red Elderberry

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Rote Holunder

Himalaya-Birke

In French

Red sureau

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

La baya del saúco roja

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

κόκκινο Elderberry

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

Red Elderberry

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Red Elderberry

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

pubens

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Fagales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Sambucus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

730

1 27800

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Properties of Red Elderberry and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Himalayan Birch

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

Red Elderberry and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

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

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

Care of Red Elderberry and Himalayan Birch

Care of Red Elderberry and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry 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.