Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Betula utilis
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Mountains
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Bird Cherry
Care of Himalayan Birch and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.