Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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India, Nepal, China
Types
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Betula utilis
Habitat
Hillside, Low Elevation
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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
White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS x tangelo
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Tangelo
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Tangelo
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Tangelo
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Tangelo
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Tangelo
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Tangelo
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Tangelo
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Tangelo and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Tangelo and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tangelo and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangelo is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tangelo and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Tangelo and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tangelo and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Tangelo flower color: White
Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Tangelo and Himalayan Birch
Care of Tangelo and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangelo 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 Tangelo 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.