Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
India, Nepal, China
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Betula utilis
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
hakone grass
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Hakone Gras
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Hakone herbe
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Hakone herba
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Hakone Grass and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Hakone Grass and Himalayan Birch
Care of Hakone Grass and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hakone Grass 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.