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Himalayan Birch
Himalayan Birch

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About Himalayan Birch and Octopus Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China
Melanesia, Australia

Types

Betula utilis
Umbrella plant Amate

Number of Varieties

21000
0 40000
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Habitat

Mountains
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-710-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-5
12-9

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm460.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown
Red, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Red, Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Red, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

In Summer

Average Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds

Allergy

-
Dermititis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves
Root

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla

Common Name

Himalayan Birch
Octopus Tree

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी
ऑक्टोपस पेड़

In German

Himalaya-Birke
Octopus tree

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya
arbre Octopus

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya
árbol pulpo

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας
χταπόδι δέντρο

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia
Octopus árvore

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza
Ośmiornica drzewo

In Latin

Birch Himalayan
polypus ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Apiales

Family

Betulaceae
Araliaceae

Genus

Betula
Schefflera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
Aralioideae

Number of Species

3015
1 27800
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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Octopus Tree

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

Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Octopus Tree

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

Himalayan Birch and Octopus Tree Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Octopus Tree are as follows:

  • Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown

  • Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

  • Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink

  • Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Octopus Tree

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