Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
North America
Types
Betula utilis
Grass
Habitat
Mountains
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Softstem Bulrush
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Betula
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Himalayan Birch and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Himalayan Birch and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.