Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Mountains
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonathan Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Jonathan Apple
Care of Himalayan Birch and Jonathan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.