Himalayan Birch

Raintree

About Himalayan Birch and Raintree

Himalayan Birch

Raintree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Brazil

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

225

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Habitat

Mountains

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-11

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

12-8

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White, Purple, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

Brunfelsia pauciflora

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Raintree

In German

Himalaya-Birke

raintree

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

raintree

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

raintree

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Raintree

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Raintree

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Raintree

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Raintree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Solanales

Family

Betulaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Betula

Brunfelsia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Petunioideae

Number of Species

3050

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Raintree

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Raintree? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Raintree. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Raintree doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Raintree has allergic reactions like . 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 Raintree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Raintree

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.

Himalayan Birch and Raintree Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Raintree are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Raintree

Care of Himalayan Birch and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.