Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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
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
-
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
candlenut पेड़
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Candlenut Baum
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Betulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Candlenut
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Candlenut Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Candlenut are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Himalayan Birch and Candlenut
Care of Himalayan Birch and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.