Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
China, Japan
Habitat
Mountains
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Bluebeard
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Blaubart
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Bluebeard
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Barba Azul
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Barba Azul
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Sinobrody
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Bluebeard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Betulaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Bluebeard
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Bluebeard Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Bluebeard are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Bluebeard
Care of Himalayan Birch and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.