Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
variegated butterbur
In German
Himalaya-Birke
bunte Pestwurz
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
varius butterbur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Himalayan Birch and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Himalayan Birch and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.