Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Madagascar
Types
Betula utilis
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
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
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Periwinkle
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Immergrün
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Pervenche
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Bígaro
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Mirta
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Barwinek
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Periwinkle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Family
Betulaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Betula
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Periwinkle
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Periwinkle Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Periwinkle are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Periwinkle
Care of Himalayan Birch and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.