Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Mediterranean
Types
Betula utilis
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Habitat
Mountains
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
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
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, 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, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
-
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Cichorium intybus
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
कासनी
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Chicoree
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
chicorée
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
achicoria
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
ραδίκι
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
chicória
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
cykoria
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
pancratium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Chicory
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chicory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Chicory Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Chicory are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Chicory flower color: Blue
- Chicory leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Chicory
Care of Himalayan Birch and Chicory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.