Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Betula utilis
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Mountains
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
SALIX alba
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
White Willow
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
White Willow
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Oiite Oilloo
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
wierzba biała
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Populus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Betulaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and White Willow
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and White Willow Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and White Willow are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and White Willow
Care of Himalayan Birch and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.