Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
North America, Canada
Types
Betula utilis
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Mountains
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
2-9
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
HACKBERRY
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Hackberry
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
micocoulier
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
almez
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
hackberry
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
hackberry
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
hackberry
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Hackberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Hackberry
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Hackberry Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Hackberry are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Hackberry
Care of Himalayan Birch and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.