Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mountains
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Buckeye Putzer
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Himalayan Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.