Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
India, Nepal, China
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple 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, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
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 its medicinal properties
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
ACER platanoides
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Norway Maple
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Spitzahorn
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Norvège Maple
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Noruega arce
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Acer platanoides
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Norway Maple and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Norway Maple and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Norway Maple and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Norway Maple and Himalayan Birch
Care of Norway Maple and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norway Maple 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.