Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Betula utilis
Juglans cinerea
Habitat
Mountains
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early 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
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Gastric, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
JUGLANS cinerea
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Butternut
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Butternut Tree
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Butternut Baum
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
noyer cendré
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
árbol de nogal
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Butternut Δέντρο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Árvore Butternut
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
butternut Drzewo
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Butternut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Juglandales
Family
Betulaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Butternut Tree
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Butternut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Butternut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Butternut Tree Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Butternut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Butternut Tree are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Butternut Tree
Care of Himalayan Birch and Butternut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.