Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China
New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
pohutukawa
In German
Himalaya-Birke
pohutukawa
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
pohutukawa
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
pohutukawa
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
pohutukawa
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
pohutukawa
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
pohutukawa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Betulaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Betula
Metrosideros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Pohutukawa doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pohutukawa has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pohutukawa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa
Care of Himalayan Birch and Pohutukawa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.