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Himalayan Birch
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About Himalayan Birch and Paperbark Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Betula utilis
Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

25
0 40000
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Habitat

Mountains
Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-5
12-7

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 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 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Dark Green, Plum

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

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

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
Clay, Loam, Sand

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

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
-

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
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis
MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Himalayan Birch
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी
Paperbark tree

In German

Himalaya-Birke
Paperbark tree

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya
Paperbark tree

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya
Paperbark tree

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας
Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia
Paperbark tree

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza
Paperbark tree

In Latin

Birch Himalayan
Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae
Myrtaceae

Genus

Betula
Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

3013
1 27800
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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Paperbark Tree

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

Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Paperbark Tree

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

Himalayan Birch and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

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

  • Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown

  • Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

  • Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory

  • Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Paperbark Tree

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