Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Asia
Types
Betula utilis
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Habitat
Mountains
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less 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
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 all suckers, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
-
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Diaphoretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
wingnut
In German
Himalaya-Birke
wingnut
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
wingnut
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
wingnut
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
wingnut
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
wingnut
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Wingnut
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
wingnut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Wingnut
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Wingnut is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Wingnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wingnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Wingnut Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Wingnut physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Wingnut are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
- Wingnut leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Wingnut
Care of Himalayan Birch and Wingnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.