Himalayan Birch

Duranta

About Himalayan Birch and Duranta

Himalayan Birch

Duranta

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Southeastern United States, Central America, South America

Types

Betula utilis

Skyflower

Number of Varieties

236

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Habitat

Mountains

Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Pyramidal

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm100.00 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Orange

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Small elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seperation

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs, Insects

Allergy

drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

DURANTA

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Duranta

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Duranta

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Duranta

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Duranta

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Duranta

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Duranta

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Duranta

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Duranta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Lamiales

Family

Betulaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Betula

Duranta

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3017

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Duranta

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Duranta? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Duranta. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Duranta doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Duranta 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 Duranta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Duranta

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

Himalayan Birch and Duranta Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Duranta are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Duranta

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