Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Betula utilis
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
Mountains
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
ZEA mays
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Maize
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
मक्का
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Mais
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Blé
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Maíz
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Milho
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Kukurydza
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
corn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Corn
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Corn is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Corn Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Corn are as follows:
Care of Himalayan Birch and Corn
Care of Himalayan Birch and Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn 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 Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.