Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
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Types
Betula utilis
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
Habitat
Mountains
Mountains, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
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
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Dahlie
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Dahlia
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Dalia
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Ντάλια
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Dália
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Dalia
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Dahlia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Dahlia
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Dahlia is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Dahlia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dahlia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Dahlia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Dahlia is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Dahlia Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Dahlia physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Dahlia are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
- Dahlia leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Dahlia
Care of Himalayan Birch and Dahlia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dahlia 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 Dahlia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.