Himalayan Birch

Red Maple Tree

About Himalayan Birch and Red Maple Tree

Himalayan Birch

Red Maple Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Betula utilis

Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford

Number of Varieties

2120

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Forests, Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

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

Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

ACER rubrum

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Northern Red Maple, Red Maple

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

लाल मेपल के पेड़

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Red Maple Tree

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Red Maple Tree

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Árbol de arce rojo

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Red Maple Tree

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Árvore de bordo vermelho

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Red Maple Tree

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Rubrum Maple ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Betula

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

30128

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Red Maple Tree

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Maple Tree

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

Himalayan Birch and Red Maple Tree Physical Information

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

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Maple Tree

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