Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
India, Nepal, China
Types
it is a type of geranium
Betula utilis
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
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
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, 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
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Géranium zonal
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Himalayan Birch
Care of Zonal Geranium and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.