Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Tree
Origin
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India, Nepal, China
Types
Prunus serrulata
Betula utilis
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
चेरी
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Himalaya-Birke
In French
cerisier
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
florentem cerasis
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Cherry and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Flowering Cherry and Himalayan Birch
Care of Flowering Cherry and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Cherry 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.