Himalayan Birch

Red Buckeye

About Himalayan Birch and Red Buckeye

Himalayan Birch

Red Buckeye

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Betula utilis

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-5

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

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

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

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

Leaf Blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Seeds

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

AESCULUS pavia

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Red Buckeye

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Red Buckeye

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Red Buckeye

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Red Buckeye

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

rojo castaño de Indias

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

κόκκινο Buckeye

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Red Buckeye

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Red Buckeye

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Red Buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae

Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Betula

Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

3020

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Red Buckeye

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Buckeye

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

Himalayan Birch and Red Buckeye Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Red Buckeye are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Buckeye

Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.