Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Betula utilis
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Mountains
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Tilaka
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Tilapia
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Tilapia
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
tilapia
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
tilaka
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
tilaka
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
tilakiem
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Tilaka. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Tilaka
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Tilaka Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Tilaka are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Tilaka
Care of Himalayan Birch and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.