Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Betula utilis
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Mountains
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
2-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Tip 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Millefeuille
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
La milenrama
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
milefólio
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
krwawnika
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Yarrow
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Yarrow Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Yarrow are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Yarrow
Care of Himalayan Birch and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.