Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
India, Nepal, China
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Betula utilis
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
rosa Ipe
Himalaya-Birke
In French
rose Ipe
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Pink Ipe and Himalayan Birch
Care of Pink Ipe and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Ipe 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.