Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Betula utilis
Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Mountains
Floodplains, Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
EUONYMUS europaeus
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
European spindle
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
आम धुरी
In German
Himalaya-Birke
gemeinsamen Spindel
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
axe commun
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
husillo Común
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
κοινή άξονα
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
eixo comum
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
wspólna wrzeciona
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
commune fusum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Celastrales
Family
Betulaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Common Spindle
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Common Spindle is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Common Spindle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Spindle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Common Spindle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Spindle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Common Spindle Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Common Spindle physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Common Spindle height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Common Spindle are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Common Spindle flower color: Yellow green
- Common Spindle leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Common Spindle
Care of Himalayan Birch and Common Spindle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Spindle pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Spindle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.