Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
India, Nepal, China
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Betula utilis
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Hosta
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Hosta
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Hosta
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Hosta
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Hosta
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Hosta
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Hosta
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Hosta
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
strone
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Hosta and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Hosta and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Hosta and Himalayan Birch
Care of Hosta and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.