Himalayan Birch

Cinnamon

About Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon

Himalayan Birch

Cinnamon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Southern Asia, India

Types

Betula utilis

Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-710-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

12-8

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Light Green, Dark Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Small elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Bark, Seeds, Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

CINNAMOMUM verum

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

दालचीनी

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Zimt

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Cannelle

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Canela

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Κανέλα

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Canela

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Cynamon

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

cinnamomum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Laurales

Family

Betulaceae

Lauraceae

Genus

Betula

Cinnamomum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms

Tribe

Subfamily

Cassythoideae

Number of Species

30250

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Cinnamon doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Cinnamon has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.

Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink

Care of Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon

Care of Himalayan Birch and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.