Himalayan Birch

Pear

About Himalayan Birch and Pear

Himalayan Birch

Pear

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Europe, Western Asia

Types

Betula utilis

Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett

Number of Varieties

23000

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Humid climates, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-73-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-5

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Fall, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting

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

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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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

PYRUS communis

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Pear

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

नाशपाती

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Birne

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Poire

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Pera

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Αχλάδι

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Pera

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Gruszka

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Orbis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Betulaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Betula

Pyrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

3030

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Pear

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Pear

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

Himalayan Birch and Pear Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Pear are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Pear

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