Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Mountains
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Tabernaemontana
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Tabernaemontana
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Betula
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Crape Jasmine
Care of Himalayan Birch and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.