Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, 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
Clay, 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 early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, 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 NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
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
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Black Walnut
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Noir noyer
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
nogal negro
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
nogueira preta
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Juglandales
Family
Betulaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Black Walnut
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Black Walnut Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Black Walnut are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Black Walnut
Care of Himalayan Birch and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, 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 Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.