Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
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
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Rosa blanda
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Rosa blanda
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Rosa blanda
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Rosa blanda
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Rosa blanda
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
ροζ μίγμα
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Rosa blanda
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Rosa blanda
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Rosa blanda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Rose
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Meadow Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Meadow Rose Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Meadow Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Rose are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
- Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Rose
Care of Himalayan Birch and Meadow Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Rose 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 Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.