Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
South America
Types
Betula utilis
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Mountains
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Vegetative Reproduction
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove shoots
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Babaco
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Babaco
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Babaco
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Babaco
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Babaco
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Babaco
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Babaco
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Babaco
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Betulaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Betula
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Babaco
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Babaco? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Babaco. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Babaco doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Babaco 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 Babaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Babaco
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Babaco Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Babaco are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Babaco
Care of Himalayan Birch and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.