Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Betula utilis
Babylon
Habitat
Mountains
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Betulaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Himalayan Birch and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.