Himalayan Birch

Mayapple

About Himalayan Birch and Mayapple

Himalayan Birch

Mayapple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

India, Nepal, China

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-2

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Palmate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

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

Pest Free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Rhizomes, Root

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

PODOPHYLLUM peltatum

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

American Mandrake, Mayapple

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा

In German

Himalaya-Birke

amerikanisch Alraune

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

mandrake américain

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

mandrágora americana

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

american μανδραγόρα

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

mandrake americano

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

amerykański mandragory

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Latin mandragoras

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Ranunculales

Family

Betulaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Betula

Podophyllum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

302

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Mayapple

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Mayapple. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Mayapple doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Mayapple 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 Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Mayapple

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.

Himalayan Birch and Mayapple Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Mayapple are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Mayapple

Care of Himalayan Birch and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.