Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
India, Nepal, China
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Betula utilis
Habitat
gardens
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Root rot
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
-
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Zitronenthymian
Himalaya-Birke
In French
citron Thyme
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
citron Thyme
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Himalayan Birch
Care of Lemon Thyme and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Thyme 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.