Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Brazil
Types
Betula utilis
Neomarica gracilis
Habitat
Mountains
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-14
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue 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
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
NEOMARICA caerulea
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Walking Iris
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Gehen Iris
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Iris Marcher
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
caminar Iris
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
περπάτημα Iris
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Andar Iris
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Walking Iris
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
O Thaumantias
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Walking Iris
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Walking Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Walking Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Walking Iris Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Walking Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Walking Iris are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Walking Iris
Care of Himalayan Birch and Walking Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.