Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Japan
Types
Betula utilis
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
Mountains
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
hakone grass
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Hakone Gras
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Hakone grama
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Hakone herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Hakone Grass
Care of Himalayan Birch and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.