Himalayan Birch

Wild Plum

About Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum

Himalayan Birch

Wild Plum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Betula utilis

Prunus americana

Number of Varieties

2200

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Habitat

Mountains

fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-73-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

8-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

bees, Borers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Deers

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

PRUNUS americana

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Wild Plum

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

जंगली बेर

In German

Himalaya-Birke

wild Plum

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

wild Plum

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

ciruelo silvestre

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Κορόμηλο

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Wild Plum

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

dzikiej śliwy

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Wild Plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Betulaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Betula

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

30430

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Wild Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Wild Plum has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum

Care of Himalayan Birch and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.