Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Australia
Types
Betula utilis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mountains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
-
In Summer
Average Water
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
EUCALYPTUS cinerea
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Argyle Apple, Silver Dollar Tree
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Hydrangea
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Hortensie
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Hortensia
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Hortensia
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Hortensja
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Hibiscus
Family
Betulaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar Tree
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Dollar Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar Tree Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar Tree height is 1,085.00 cm and width 605.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar Tree are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Silver Dollar Tree flower color: White
- Silver Dollar Tree leaf color: Blue and Silver
Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar Tree
Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar Tree 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 Silver Dollar Tree needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.