Jacaranda

Himalayan Birch

About Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch

Jacaranda

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

India, Nepal, China

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

182

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-125-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

7-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Himalaya-Birke

In French

Flamboyant bleu

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Fagales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Betula

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1830

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. 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 Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch

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

Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch

Care of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda 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.