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Himalayan Birch
Himalayan Birch

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About Himalayan Birch and Ohio Buckeye

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Types

Betula utilis
Aesculus glabra

Number of Varieties

21
0 40000
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Habitat

Mountains
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-73-7
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
3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Habit

Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm910.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm760.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Tan, Sienna

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Orange, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform
Compound

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Average Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
-

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
-

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves
Fruits

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis
AESCULUS glabra

Common Name

Himalayan Birch
Ohio Buckeye

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी
ओहियो बकेये

In German

Himalaya-Birke
Ohio buckeye

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya
marronnier de l'Ohio

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya
Ohio castaño de indias

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας
Οχάιο Buckeye

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia
Ohio Buckeye

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza
Ohio kasztan

In Latin

Birch Himalayan
Ohio buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae
Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Betula
Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

3019
1 27800
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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Ohio Buckeye

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

Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Ohio Buckeye

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

Himalayan Birch and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:

  • Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown

  • Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

  • Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory

  • Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Ohio Buckeye

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