Himalayan Birch

Elm

About Himalayan Birch and Elm

Himalayan Birch

Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

North America

Types

Betula utilis

Water elm

Number of Varieties

235

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Habitat

Mountains

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,830.00 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Oblique base

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Average Water

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

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

Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

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

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antispasmodic, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

ULMUS americana

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

American Elm

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

अमेरिकी एल्म

In German

Himalaya-Birke

amerikanische Ulme

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

orme d'Amérique

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

olmo americano

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

American Elm

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

olmo americano

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Amerykański wiązu

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Betulaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Betula

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3040

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Elm

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Elm

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

Himalayan Birch and Elm Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Elm are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Elm

Care of Himalayan Birch and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.