Native plants of Himalaya & Indian hill country
These 27 plants belong to Himalaya & Indian hill country. They were here before the gardens were: they know the weather, live on the rain that falls, and feed the insects and birds that grew up alongside them. Plant a few and your yard starts to fit its place.
Signature plant: Kafal (box myrtle), native here and in no other world region on this list.
Fruit trees (4)
- Apricot · zones 5–8
- Lapsi (Nepali hog plum) · zones 8–11
- Mehal (Himalayan wild pear) · zones 6–9
- Pomegranate · zones 7–11
Berries and small fruit (3)
- Himalayan barberry (chutro) · zones 6–9
- Kafal (box myrtle) · zones 8–10
- Sea buckthorn · zones 3–7
Nut trees (4)
- Chilgoza pine · zones 6–9
- English walnut · zones 5–9
- Himalayan hazel · zones 6–9
- Katus (Indian chestnut) · zones 9–11
Tropical and subtropical food plants (2)
- Chiuri (Indian butter tree) · zones 9–11
- Timla (Roxburgh fig) · zones 9–11
Perennial vegetables, greens and herbs (6)
- Jimbu · zones 4–8
- Large cardamom · zones 9–11
- Saffron crocus · zones 6–9
- Tea · zones 7–9
- Tejpat (Indian bay leaf) · zones 9–11
- Timur (Nepal pepper) · zones 7–10
Annual vegetables, herbs and grains (4)
- Amaranth (grain and greens) · zones 2–11
- Finger millet (ragi) · zones 7–12
- Mustard · zones 2–11
- Tartary buckwheat (phapar) · zones 2–9
Native and wild plants (3)
- Buransh (tree rhododendron) · zones 8–10
- Himalayan alder (utis) · zones 8–11
- Padam (wild Himalayan cherry) · zones 8–10
Helper plants for soil, wildlife and biomass (1)
- Buckwheat · zones 2–11
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General guidance, not professional advice. Conditions vary by yard and year; for local specifics ask your county extension office. Never eat a wild plant you cannot identify with certainty. Traditional uses are shared as history, not medical advice. © 2026 Sean Priest · Irie Orchard. Terms & credits · Privacy · Home