Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-7
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
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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.