Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
India, Nepal, China
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Betula utilis
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Allergy
Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Kirschbaum
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Cerisier
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Cerezo
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
κερασιά
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Cherry
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Himalayan Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tree and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Cherry Tree and Himalayan Birch
Care of Cherry Tree and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tree 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.