Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Betula utilis
Cerbera laeta, Cerbera floribunda, Cerbera odollam
Habitat
Mountains
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Lanceolate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Phosphorous, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
CERBERA
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Cerbera
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Cerbera
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Cerbera
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Cerbera
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Cerbera
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Cerbera
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Cerbera
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Cerbera
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Cerbera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Cerbera
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Cerbera is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Cerbera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cerbera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Cerbera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cerbera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Cerbera Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Cerbera physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cerbera height is - and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Cerbera are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Cerbera flower color: White and Ivory
- Cerbera leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Cerbera
Care of Himalayan Birch and Cerbera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cerbera pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cerbera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.