Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Betula utilis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mountains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
-
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Hydrangea
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Hortensie
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Hortensia
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Hortensia
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Hortensja
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Hibiscus
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Batavia. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Batavia 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 Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Batavia
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Batavia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Batavia is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Batavia Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Batavia are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Batavia
Care of Himalayan Birch and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.