Description
It is an excellent landscape tree that displays a graceful form and mixes well with evergreens.
Birch trees are prized for their outstanding bark characteristics and their graceful delicate foliage. Numerous species and cultivars are used in landscapes, and almost all are distinctive in bark coloration, growth form, and susceptibility to certain insect pests.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Himalayan birch |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 30.00 to 40.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Yellowish brown (male) and green (female) |
| Bloom Time | April to May |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Himalayan Silver Birch care
Overhead wires - A common mistake is planting young trees under overhead wires. Remember that most birch trees growing in yards can reach 40-50 feet in height.
Avoid areas that are compacted or likely to become compacted, such as along trails or driveways. Remember, birch trees have a very shallow root system that can be easily damaged by soil disturbance.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium to wet |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Himalayan Silver Birch special feature
White non-peeling bark that turns black as it ages.
Himalayan Silver Birch uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- They have anti-rheumatic, hypouricemic, antihydropic and slimming properties that have been proven