Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe
Habitat
Mountains
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
reseeds, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Informal Hedge
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
STIPA barbata
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Silver Feather Grass
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Silver Feather Grass
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Argent Plume Herbe
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Silver Feather Grass
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Silver Feather Grass
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Prata Pena Relva
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Silver Feather Grass
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Silver Feather Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Feather Grass
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Silver Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Silver Feather Grass Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Silver Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Silver Feather Grass are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
- Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Feather Grass
Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Feather Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Feather Grass 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 Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.