Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Mountains
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
QUICKSTICK
In German
Himalaya-Birke
QUICKSTICK
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
QuickStick
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Quickstick
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Quickstick Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Quickstick are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Quickstick
Care of Himalayan Birch and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.