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Himalayan Birch
Himalayan Birch

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About Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China
Australia

Types

Betula utilis
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Number of Varieties

230
0 40000
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Habitat

Mountains
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-5
12-9

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm2,743.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,500.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown
Crimson, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green
-

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

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, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Average Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen

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, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
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Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves
Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis
BRACHYCHITON rupestris

Common Name

Himalayan Birch
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी
बोतल ट्री

In German

Himalaya-Birke
Flaschenbaum

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya
Bouteille Arbre

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya
Árbol de la botella

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia
Bottle Tree

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza
Butelka Drzewo

In Latin

Birch Himalayan
Utrem ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Malvales

Family

Betulaceae
Sterculiaceae

Genus

Betula
brachychiton

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Sterculieae

Subfamily

-
Sterculioideae

Number of Species

3030
1 27800
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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree are as follows:

  • Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown

  • Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

  • Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red

  • Bottle Tree leaf color:

Care of Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree

Care of Himalayan Birch and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.