Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
1 - 7,15 - 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Foxtail pine
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
foxtail pine
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
foxtail Kiefer
Himalaya-Birke
In French
sétaire pin
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
włośnica sosny
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
panicum pinus
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail pine and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color:
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Foxtail pine and Himalayan Birch
Care of Foxtail pine and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail pine 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.