Himalayan Birch

Birch

About Himalayan Birch and Birch

Himalayan Birch

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Types

Betula utilis

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

260

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Habitat

Mountains

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

7-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

भोज पत्र

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Birke

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Abedul

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

bétula

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Brzoza

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Genus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3034

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Birch? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Birch. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Birch 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 Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Birch

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Himalayan Birch and Birch Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Birch are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Himalayan Birch and Birch

Care of Himalayan Birch and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.