Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
bees
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Turtles
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Saururus cernuus
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Saururus cernuus
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saururaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Saururus cernuus and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Himalayan Birch
Care of Saururus cernuus and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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.