Himalayan Birch

Silver Thyme

About Himalayan Birch and Silver Thyme

Himalayan Birch

Silver Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herb

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia

Types

Betula utilis

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

2100

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Habitat

Mountains

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-7-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

12*1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm6.56 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm10.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White, Blue, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Facts

Flowers

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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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Silver Thyme, Thyme

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

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

30350

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Silver Thyme

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Thyme

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

Himalayan Birch and Silver Thyme Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Silver Thyme are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Thyme

Care of Himalayan Birch and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme 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 Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.