Himalayan Birch

Valley Oak

About Himalayan Birch and Valley Oak

Himalayan Birch

Valley Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

United States, California

Types

Betula utilis

Quercus lobata

Number of Varieties

210

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Habitat

Mountains

Semi desert, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-77-9

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-6

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,650.00 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,680.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Red, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads

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

Fungal Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

QUERCUS lobata

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

घाटी ओक

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Tal Eiche

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Oak Valley

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

valle del roble

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Valley Oak

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

vale Oak

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Dolina Oak

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Oak vallis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Betula

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

30600

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Valley Oak

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Valley Oak

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

Himalayan Birch and Valley Oak Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Valley Oak are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Valley Oak

Care of Himalayan Birch and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.