Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
India, Nepal, China
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Betula utilis
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cordiform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
Clay, Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
-
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
-
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
शैरन फल
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Sharon Frucht
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Sharon Fruit
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Sharon fructus
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sharon Fruit and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Himalayan Birch
Care of Sharon Fruit and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.