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Himalayan Birch
Himalayan Birch

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About Himalayan Birch and Slash Pine

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

India, Nepal, China
Southeastern United States

Types

Betula utilis
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa

Number of Varieties

22
0 40000
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Habitat

Mountains
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-78-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-5
12-8

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
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm2,290.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,070.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform
Needle like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring
-

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Salt, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established

In Summer

Average Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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

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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Salt, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
-

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Small mammals, Squirrels

Allergy

-
Asthma, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
-

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis
Pinus elliottii

Common Name

Himalayan Birch
slash pine

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी
स्लेश पाइन

In German

Himalaya-Birke
Schrägstrich Kiefer

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya
slash pine

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya
pino slash

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας
κάθετο πεύκης

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia
pinho barra

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza
sosny ukośnik

In Latin

Birch Himalayan
VULNUS pinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida

Order

Fagales
Pinales

Family

Betulaceae
Pinaceae

Genus

Betula
Pinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

30126
1 27800
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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Slash Pine

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

Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Slash Pine

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

Himalayan Birch and Slash Pine Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Slash Pine are as follows:

  • Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown

  • Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

  • Slash Pine flower color: Yellow

  • Slash Pine leaf color: Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Slash Pine

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