Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
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Types
Betula utilis
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Mountains
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-10
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
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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 Shape
Cordiform
Cylindrical
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
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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
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
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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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Betula
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
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.