Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
India, Nepal, China
Types
Coniferous Tree
Betula utilis
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
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
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
organic fertlizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Shortleaf Pine
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch. Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Shortleaf Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Shortleaf Pine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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.