Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
AESCULUS californica
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
California Buckeye
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
In German
Himalaya-Birke
California Buckeye
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
California Buckeye
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
California Buckeye
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
California Buckeye
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Kalifornia Buckeye
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
California Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Sapindaceae
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 California Buckeye
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and California Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and California Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and California Buckeye Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and California Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and California Buckeye are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and California Buckeye
Care of Himalayan Birch and California Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.