Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
South America
Types
Betula utilis
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
21
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40000
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Habitat
Mountains
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-711-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
7-5
12-1
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm152.40 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
760.00 cm121.92 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Shape
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Arrowhead
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
✔
✘
✔
✘
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
ANANAS
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Pineapple
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
अनानास
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Ananas
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Ananas
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Piña
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Abacaxi
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Ananas
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Pineapple
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Fagales
Bromeliales
Family
Betulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Betula
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
307
1
27800
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