Raintree

Himalayan Birch

About Raintree and Himalayan Birch

Raintree

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Brazil

India, Nepal, China

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

252

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-7

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

7-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 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

240.00 cm1,220.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm760.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Lavender

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Tip cutting

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs

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

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves

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

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

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

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover

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

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Brunfelsia pauciflora

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

Raintree

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

raintree

Himalaya-Birke

In French

raintree

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

raintree

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Raintree

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

Raintree

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Raintree

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Raintree

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Fagales

Family

Solanaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Brunfelsia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Petunioideae

Number of Species

5030

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Properties of Raintree and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Raintree and Himalayan Birch

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

Raintree and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Raintree and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Raintree and Himalayan Birch

Care of Raintree and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.