Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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India, Nepal, China
Types
No Available
Betula utilis
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make juice
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, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus Barbara Ann
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Barbara Ann Crabapple, Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Crabapple
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Crabapple
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Crabapple
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
manzano silvestre
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Crabapple
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Crabapple
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
jabłoń
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Crabapple
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Crabapple and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Crabapple and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Crabapple and Himalayan Birch. Crabapple doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Crabapple does not have fragrant flowers. Crabapple has allergic reactions like Rash and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Rash. 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 Crabapple and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crabapple and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Crabapple and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Crabapple and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crabapple season is Spring and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Crabapple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crabapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Crabapple and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Crabapple and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Crabapple height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Crabapple and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Care of Crabapple and Himalayan Birch
Care of Crabapple and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crabapple pruning is done 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 Crabapple 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.