Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Betula utilis
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Mountains
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
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
Needs less watering
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
Average
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
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Post Oak
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Post oak
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Post oak
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Post oak
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Post Oak
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Post Oak
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
post Oak
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Post quercu
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Post Oak
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Post Oak Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Post Oak are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Post Oak
Care of Himalayan Birch and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.