Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
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Types
Betula utilis
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Mountains
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, 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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Black Raspberry doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Black Raspberry 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 Black Raspberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry
Care of Himalayan Birch and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.