Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Not Available
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
american hornbeam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and American Hornbeam
Care of Himalayan Birch and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.