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Himalayan Birch
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About Himalayan Birch and Pineapple

What is

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
0 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

Information

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

Season

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

Care

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

Facts

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

Benefits

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

Scientific Name

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

Classification

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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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Pineapple

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

Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Pineapple

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

Himalayan Birch and Pineapple Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Pineapple are as follows:

  • Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown

  • Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

  • Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red

  • Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

Care of Himalayan Birch and Pineapple

Care of Himalayan Birch and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.