Himalayan Birch

Crapemyrtle

About Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle

Himalayan Birch

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Types

Betula utilis

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

250

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-76-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

10-6

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Crapemyrtle

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Betula

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

3050

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle

Care of Himalayan Birch and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.