Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
7-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
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 dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Zinnia acerosa
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
White Zinnia
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Weiß Zinnia
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Blanc Zinnia
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Zinnia blanco
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
λευκό Zinnia
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
branco Zinnia
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Biały Zinnia
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Zinnia album
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and White Zinnia
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and White Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and White Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Zinnia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for White Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and White Zinnia Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and White Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and White Zinnia are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
White Zinnia flower color: White
- White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and White Zinnia
Care of Himalayan Birch and White Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.