Himalayan Birch

Pinkroot

About Himalayan Birch and Pinkroot

Himalayan Birch

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

India, Nepal, China

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

8-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

21,22

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm91.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

Spigelia marilandica

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

pinkroot

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Spigelia

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Spigelia

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Spigelia

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Spigelia

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Spigelia

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Spigelia

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Gentianales

Family

Betulaceae

Loganiceae

Genus

Betula

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3060

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Pinkroot

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Pinkroot

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

Himalayan Birch and Pinkroot Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Pinkroot are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Pinkroot

Care of Himalayan Birch and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.