Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mountains
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
persian violet
In German
Himalaya-Birke
persian violet
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
persian violet
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Violeta persa
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Violeta persa
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Persian Violet
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Exaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Persian Violet
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Persian Violet Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Persian Violet are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Persian Violet
Care of Himalayan Birch and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.