Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Types
Not Available
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Habitat
Mountains
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
7-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Gold, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Magnolia liliifera
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Egg magnolia
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Magnolia liliifera
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Magnolia Liliifera
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Magnolia Liliifera
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Magnolia Liliifera
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Magnolia Liliifera
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Magnolia Liliifera
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Magnolia Liliifera
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Magnolia Liliifera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Betulaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Magnolia Liliifera
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Magnolia Liliifera is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Magnolia Liliifera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Magnolia Liliifera Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Magnolia Liliifera physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Magnolia Liliifera are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
- Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Magnolia Liliifera
Care of Himalayan Birch and Magnolia Liliifera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Liliifera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.