Quickstick

Himalayan Birch

About Quickstick and Himalayan Birch

Quickstick

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

India, Nepal, China

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

-2

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-7

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

7-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,220.00 cm

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm760.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GLIRICIDIA sepium

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

QUICKSTICK

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

QUICKSTICK

Himalaya-Birke

In French

QUICKSTICK

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

QUICKSTICK

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

QUICKSTICK

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

QuickStick

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

QUICKSTICK

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Quickstick

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Gliricidia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

530

1 27800

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Properties of Quickstick and Himalayan Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Quickstick and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Quickstick and Himalayan Birch. Quickstick doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Quickstick does not have fragrant flowers. Quickstick has allergic reactions like and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like . 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 Quickstick and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Quickstick and Himalayan Birch

Season and care of Quickstick and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Himalayan Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Quickstick and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Quickstick and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Quickstick and Himalayan Birch

Care of Quickstick and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.