Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Habitat
Mountains
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PERSICARIA virginiana
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Jumpseed
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
jumpseed
In German
Himalaya-Birke
jumpseed
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
jumpseed
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
jumpseed
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
jumpseed
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
jumpseed
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
jumpseed
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Salire celeritate
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Jumpseed doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Jumpseed 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 Jumpseed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumpseed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
- Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed
Care of Himalayan Birch and Jumpseed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.