Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Europe
Types
Betula utilis
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Mountains
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oblong Circular Round
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, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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 rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Sellerie Kohl
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
céleri chou
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
apio col
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
aipo couve
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Betulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Celery Cabbage
Care of Himalayan Birch and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.