Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
India, Nepal, China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Palo Santo
Himalaya-Birke
In French
palo santo
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
palo santo
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
palo santo
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
palo santo
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
palo santo
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
S. Palo
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Palo Santo and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Himalayan Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Palo Santo and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Palo Santo and Himalayan Birch
Care of Palo Santo and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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.