Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Matilija Poppy
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Matilija Poppy
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Papaverales
Family
Betulaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy
Care of Himalayan Birch and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.