Himalayan Birch

Oxlip

About Himalayan Birch and Oxlip

Himalayan Birch

Oxlip

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Europe, Russia

Types

Betula utilis

Primula elatior

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-7

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm25.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

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

Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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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

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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

Insects

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Eczema

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Root

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

Primula elatior

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Oxlip, true oxlip

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Oxlip

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Hohe Schlüsselblume

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Primula elatior

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

δακράκι

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Oxlip

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Oxlip

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Oxlip

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Betula

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

30145

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Oxlip

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Oxlip

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

Himalayan Birch and Oxlip Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Oxlip are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Oxlip

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