Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Mountains
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs Very high moisture
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Saururus cernuus
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Saururus cernuus
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Saururus cernuus
Care of Himalayan Birch and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.