Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Betula utilis
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Mountains
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Elephant Apple
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Elefant von Apple
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Dilleniales
Family
Betulaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple
Care of Himalayan Birch and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.