Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Morocco
Types
Betula utilis
Linaria vulgaris
Habitat
Mountains
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Toadflax
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Toadflax
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Toadflax
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Toadflax
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Toadflax
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Linária
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Toadflax
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Toadflax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Toadflax
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toadflax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Toadflax Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Toadflax are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Toadflax
Care of Himalayan Birch and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toadflax 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 Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.