Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
India, Nepal, China
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Betula utilis
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Tabebuia
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Tabebuia
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Tabebuia
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Tabebuia
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Tabebuia
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Tabebuia
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Tabebuia
Birch Himalayan
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Tabebuia and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Tabebuia and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Tabebuia and Himalayan Birch
Care of Tabebuia and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.