Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Betula utilis
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Mountains
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Cherry Pepper
Care of Himalayan Birch and Cherry Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.