Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
India, Nepal, China
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Betula utilis
Habitat
Wet lands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Cordiform
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Plumcot
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Plumcot
Himalaya-Birke
In French
plumcot
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
plumcot
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Plumcot
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
plumcot
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Plumcot
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Plumcot
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Plumcot and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Plumcot and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Plumcot and Himalayan Birch. Plumcot doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Plumcot does not have fragrant flowers. Plumcot has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Plumcot and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plumcot and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Plumcot and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Plumcot and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Plumcot and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Himalayan Birch
Care of Plumcot and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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.