Himalayan Birch

Nutmeg

About Himalayan Birch and Nutmeg

Himalayan Birch

Nutmeg

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe

Types

Betula utilis

Myristica fragrans

Number of Varieties

2150

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Habitat

Mountains

Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

7-1

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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,000.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Budding, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

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, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought, Frost

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals

Allergy

Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

Myristica fragrans

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Nutmeg

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

जायफल

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Muskatnuss

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

noix de muscade

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

nuez moscada

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

μοσχοκάρυδο

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

noz-moscada

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

gałka muszkatołowa

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

nutmeg

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Magnoliales

Family

Betulaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Betula

Myristica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Myrteae

Subfamily

Myrtoideae

Number of Species

302

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Nutmeg

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Nutmeg

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

Himalayan Birch and Nutmeg Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Nutmeg are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper

Care of Himalayan Birch and Nutmeg

Care of Himalayan Birch and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.