Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China
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Types
Betula utilis
Ornamental
Habitat
Mountains
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-7
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
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Aster amellus
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Aster
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
एस्टर
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Astern
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Aster
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Aster
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
αστήρ
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Aster
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
aster
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Aster
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Aster
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Aster Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Aster are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Himalayan Birch and Aster
Care of Himalayan Birch and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aster pruning is done 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.