Himalayan Birch

Hornbeam

About Himalayan Birch and Hornbeam

Himalayan Birch

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Europe, Turkey

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

230

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Habitat

Mountains

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-72-9

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

हानबीन

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Hainbuche

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

charme

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

carpe

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

γαύρος

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

choupo-branco

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

grab

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Genus

Betula

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Number of Species

3038

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Hornbeam

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Hornbeam

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

Himalayan Birch and Hornbeam Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Hornbeam are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Hornbeam

Care of Himalayan Birch and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.