Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Western United States, Canada
Types
Betula utilis
Pinus lambertiana
Habitat
Mountains
Woodland Garden Canopy
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Blister Rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Douglas squirrels
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PINUS lambertiana
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Sugar Pine
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Sugar Pine
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Sugar Pine
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Sugar Pine
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Sugar Pine
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Sugar Pine
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Sugar Pine
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Sugar Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Sugar 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 Sugar Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Pine is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine are as follows:
Care of Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine
Care of Himalayan Birch and Sugar Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar 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 Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.