Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
India, Nepal, China
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Betula utilis
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Compound
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Peony
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Peony
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Pfingstrose
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Pivoine
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Peonía
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
παιωνία
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Peônia
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Piwonia
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Paeoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Peony and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Peony and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Himalayan Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Peony and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Peony and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Peony and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Peony and Himalayan Birch
Care of Peony and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peony 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.