Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Betula utilis
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Mountains
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
-
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Prunus avium
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Kirschbaum
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Cerisier
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Cerezo
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
κερασιά
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Himalayan Birch and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Cherry Tree
Care of Himalayan Birch and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.