Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Europe, Middle East
Types
Betula utilis
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Mountains
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Herb
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Peppermint
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
पिपरमिंट
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Pfefferminze
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Μέντα
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Peppermint
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Peppermint
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Peppermint Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Peppermint are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Peppermint
Care of Himalayan Birch and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.