Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Mountains
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow 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, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged 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
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Bearss Kalk
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Bearss cal
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Bearss cal
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
bearss wapna
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
bearss lime
Family
Betulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Bearss Lime
Care of Himalayan Birch and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.