Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southwestern United States
Habitat
Mountains
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
silver dollar
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
planta de la plata
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
silver dollar
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
silver dollar
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
silver dollar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Betulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar
Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.