Birch

Himalayan Birch

About Birch and Himalayan Birch

Birch

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

602

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-75-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

7-5

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

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

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm1,220.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm760.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

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

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

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

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Birke

Himalaya-Birke

In French

Arbre de bouleau

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

Abedul

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Birch Tree

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

bétula

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Brzoza

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Caerulus

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Genus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3430

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Himalayan Birch

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

Birch and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Birch and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Birch and Himalayan Birch

Care of Birch and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch 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.