Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow
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
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Blue Ash
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Blue Ash plant
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Ash has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash
Care of Himalayan Birch and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.