Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs small amount of water
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Silkworms
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen, Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
MORUS alba
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
White Mulberry
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
सफेद शहतूत
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Weiß Mulberry
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Mûrier blanc
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
White Mulberry
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Λευκή Μουριά
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Branco Mulberry
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Biały Mulberry
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Morus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and White Mulberry
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and White Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and White Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and White Mulberry Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and White Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and White Mulberry are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
- White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and White Mulberry
Care of Himalayan Birch and White Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.