China Aster

Himalayan Birch

About China Aster and Himalayan Birch

China Aster

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

China

India, Nepal, China

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

352

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

7-5

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

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

Pests and Diseases

fungus

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

BETULA utilis

Common Name

China Aster

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

China Aster

Himalaya-Birke

In French

Chine Aster

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

aster de China

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

China Aster

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Fagales

Family

Asteraceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1530

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Himalayan Birch

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

China Aster and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

China Aster and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of China Aster and Himalayan Birch

Care of China Aster and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.