Himalayan Birch

Angelonia

About Himalayan Birch and Angelonia

Himalayan Birch

Angelonia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Mexico, Caribbean

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

250

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Habitat

Mountains

Cultivated Beds, gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-10

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

10-5

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

H1, H2, 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

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Purple, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Long linear and narrow

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

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Heat And Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought, Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

anti-inflammatory

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

ANGELONIA angustifolia

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Angelonia

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Angelonia

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Angelonia

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Angelonia

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Angelonia

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Angelonia

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Angelonia

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Angelonia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Scrophulariales

Family

Betulaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Betula

Angelonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3030

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Angelonia

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Angelonia

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

Himalayan Birch and Angelonia Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Angelonia are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Angelonia

Care of Himalayan Birch and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.