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About Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch


About Yellow Birch and Boston Ivy


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Vines   
Tree   

Origin
United States, Mexico   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada   

Types
Not Available   
it is a type of birch   

Habitat
Deciduous forests   
Hillside, Mountain tops   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10   
4-7   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1   
7-1   

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16   

Habit
Vine/Liana   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.00 cm   
99+
1,680.00 cm   
25

Minimum Width
15.20 cm   
99+
760.00 cm   
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Ivory   
Light Yellow, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Bronze, Sandy Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy   
Yellow   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Maple shaped   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer   
Early Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Wet Site   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Well drained   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering   
Prune to half of its height   

Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year   

Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl   
Borers, Chlorosis   

Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects   
Not Available   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Respiratory problems, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes   
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste   
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines   
Bark, Sap   

Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata   
BETULA alleghaniensis   

Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine   
Yellow Birch   

In Hindi
Boston Ivy   
Yellow Birch   

In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein   
Yellow Birch   

In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy   
bouleau jaune   

In Spanish
Boston Ivy   
Abedul amarillo   

In Greek
Boston Ivy   
κίτρινο Birch   

In Portuguese
Boston Ivy   
κίτρινο Birch   

In Polish
Boston Ivy   
żółte brzozy   

In Latin
Boston Ivy   
Birch flavum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Vitales   
Fagales   

Family
Vitaceae   
Betulaceae   

Genus
Parthenocissus   
Betula   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
12   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch. Boston Ivy doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Boston Ivy does not have fragrant flowers. Boston Ivy has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch

Season and care of Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Yellow Birch season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch Physical Information

Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch are as follows:

Care of Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch

Care of Boston Ivy and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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