Himalayan Birch

Monterey Pine

About Himalayan Birch and Monterey Pine

Himalayan Birch

Monterey Pine

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

California, Mexico

Types

Betula utilis

Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-77-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm2,440.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

very little fertilizers at a time

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

PINUS radiata

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Monterey Pine

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

मोंटेरी पाइन

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Monterey-Kiefer

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Monterey Pine

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

El pino de Monterrey

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Monterey Pine

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Monterey Pine

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Monterey Pine

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Pine

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Pinophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Fagales

Pinales

Family

Betulaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Betula

Pinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Pinoideae

Number of Species

306

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Monterey Pine

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Monterey Pine

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

Himalayan Birch and Monterey Pine Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Monterey Pine are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Monterey Pine

Care of Himalayan Birch and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.