Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Betula utilis
Ornamental Grass
Habitat
Mountains
marshes, Riverbanks, Sandy areas, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Light Yellow, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Dark Green, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water daily during 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
TRIPSACUM dactyloides
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Eastern Gamagrass
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
पूर्वी Gamagrass
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Eastern Gamagrass
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Gamagrass Orient
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Maicillo del Este
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Ανατολική Gamagrass
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Gamagrass Oriental
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Eastern Gamagrass
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Orientalium Gamagrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Eastern Gamagrass
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Eastern Gamagrass is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Eastern Gamagrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Gamagrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Gamagrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Gamagrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Eastern Gamagrass Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Eastern Gamagrass physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Eastern Gamagrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Eastern Gamagrass are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Eastern Gamagrass flower color: Light Yellow and Orange Red
- Eastern Gamagrass leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Himalayan Birch and Eastern Gamagrass
Care of Himalayan Birch and Eastern Gamagrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Gamagrass 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 Eastern Gamagrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.