Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
India, Nepal, China
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Betula utilis
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Himalaya-Birke
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Bilwa
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bael and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Bael and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Bael and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Bael and Himalayan Birch
Care of Bael and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.