Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Betula utilis
Acer circinatum
Habitat
Mountains
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
बेल मेपल
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Wein-Ahorn
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Maple Vine
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
arce vid
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
bordo de videira
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Vine Maple
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
vitis Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Vine Maple
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Vine Maple Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Vine Maple are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Vine Maple
Care of Himalayan Birch and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.