Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
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Habitat
Mountains
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Raspberry
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Himbeere
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Framboise
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Frambuesa
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Framboesa
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Malina
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Raspberry
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Raspberry Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Raspberry are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Raspberry flower color: White
- Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Raspberry
Care of Himalayan Birch and Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.