Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
India, Nepal, China
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
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
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
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, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Northern Catalpa
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Nord Catalpa
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Catalpa and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Northern Catalpa and Himalayan Birch
Care of Northern Catalpa and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa 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.