Himalayan Birch

Amur Maple

About Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple

Himalayan Birch

Amur Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

220

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Habitat

Mountains

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-73-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

7-1

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

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Keep Slightly Dry

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

Acer ginnala

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Amur Maple

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

अमुर मेपल

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Amur-Ahorn

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

érable de l'Amour

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

arce de Amur

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Amur Maple

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

de bordo amur

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

klon amur

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

amur acernis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Betula

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

30128

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Amur Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Amur Maple has allergic reactions like . 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 Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple

Care of Himalayan Birch and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.