Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
India, Nepal, China
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Betula utilis
Habitat
Cold Regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
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Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Trident Maple
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Trident Maple
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
arce de Trident
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Trident Maple
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Trident klon
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Trident Maple
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Trident Maple and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Trident Maple and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Trident Maple and Himalayan Birch
Care of Trident Maple and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple 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.