Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Asia
Types
Betula utilis
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Hosta
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Hosta
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Hosta
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Hosta
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Hosta
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Hosta
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Hosta
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Hosta
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
strone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Hosta
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Hosta Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Hosta are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Hosta
Care of Himalayan Birch and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta pruning is done 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.