Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Bread Tree
Yellow Birch
In German
Brotbaum
Yellow Birch
In French
Bread Arbre
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Árbol del pan
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
ψωμί Δέντρο
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Árvore de pão
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
chleb Drzewo
żółte brzozy
In Latin
panis ligno
Birch flavum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Betula
Season and Care of Bread Tree and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Bread Tree and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Tree and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bread Tree and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Bread Tree and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Tree and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Care of Bread Tree and Yellow Birch
Care of Bread Tree and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Bread Tree 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.