Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Not Available
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Autumn
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Never Over-water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Ligustrum vulgare
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Privet
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Privet
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Liguster
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Troène
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Ligustrum
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
αγριομύρτια
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Ligustrum
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
ligustr
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
privet
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Privet
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Privet is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Privet is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Privet Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Privet are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Privet flower color: White
- Privet leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Privet
Care of Himalayan Birch and Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, 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 Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.