Himalayan Birch

Dwarf Blue Spruce

About Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Blue Spruce

Himalayan Birch

Dwarf Blue Spruce

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Western United States

Types

Betula utilis

Blue Spruce

Number of Varieties

220

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Habitat

Mountains

Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-72-8

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Steel Blue

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Do Not 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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction

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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Dwarf Blue Spruce

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Dwarf Blue Spruce

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Dwarf Blue Spruce

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Dwarf Blue Spruce

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Enano Blue Spruce

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Νάνος Blue Spruce

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Anão Blue Spruce

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Dwarf Blue Spruce

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Blue dwarf Spruce

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Fagales

Pinales

Family

Betulaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Betula

Picea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Piceoideae

Number of Species

3035

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Blue Spruce

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Blue Spruce

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

Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Blue Spruce Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Blue Spruce are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color:
Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue

Care of Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Blue Spruce

Care of Himalayan Birch and Dwarf Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.