Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
-
Types
Betula utilis
Citrus
Habitat
Mountains
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow 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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Indeterminate
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, 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
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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Meyer Lemon
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Meyer Lemon
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Meyer Lemon
Care of Himalayan Birch and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.