Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southern Asia, India
Types
Betula utilis
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Mountains
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
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
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
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.