Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Betula utilis
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Habitat
Mountains
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
-
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PINUS nigra
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
European Black Pine
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Austrian Pine
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Schwarzkiefer
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Pin noir d'Autriche
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
pino salgareño
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Pinheiro-larício
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Sosna czarna
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Austrian Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Austrian Pine
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Austrian Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Austrian Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Austrian Pine Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Austrian Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Austrian Pine are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
- Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Austrian Pine
Care of Himalayan Birch and Austrian Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.