Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Habitat
Mountains
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
-
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Rooted 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Black Cherry
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Black Cherry
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Black Cherry Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Black Cherry are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Black Cherry
Care of Himalayan Birch and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.