Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mountains
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
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
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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.