Himalayan Birch

Sasanqua

About Himalayan Birch and Sasanqua

Himalayan Birch

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Japan

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

215

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Habitat

Mountains

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-77-9

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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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow 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

Elliptic

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

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Needs less watering

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

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

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

sasanqua

In German

Himalaya-Birke

sasanqua

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

sasanqua

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

sasanqua

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

sasanqua

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Sasankya

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Sasankya

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Theales

Family

Betulaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Betula

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

30250

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Sasanqua

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

Himalayan Birch and Sasanqua Physical Information

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

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Sasanqua

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