Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
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Types
Betula utilis
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Mountains
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Plumcot
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Plumcot
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
plumcot
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
plumcot
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Plumcot
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
plumcot
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Plumcot
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Plumcot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Plumcot
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plumcot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Plumcot Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Himalayan Birch and Plumcot
Care of Himalayan Birch and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plumcot pruning is done 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.