Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Betula utilis
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Mountains
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Broccoli
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
ब्रोकली
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Brokkoli
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Brocoli
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Brócoli
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
brócolis
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
brokuły
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Brocoli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Broccoli
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Broccoli Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Broccoli are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Broccoli
Care of Himalayan Birch and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.