Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southern Asia, India, China
Habitat
Mountains
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Longan
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Longan
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Longan
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
longane
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Longan
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Longan
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Longan
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Longan
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Longan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Longan
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Longan Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Longan are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Longan
Care of Himalayan Birch and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.