Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
India, Nepal, China
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Betula utilis
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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, Partial shade
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
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Windmill Palm
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Windmill Palm
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Windmill Palm and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Windmill Palm and Himalayan Birch
Care of Windmill Palm and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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.