Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
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
Hillside
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS californica
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
California Buckeye
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
Yellow Birch
In German
California Buckeye
Yellow Birch
In French
California Buckeye
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
California Buckeye
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
California Buckeye
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Kalifornia Buckeye
żółte brzozy
In Latin
California Buckeye
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of California Buckeye and Yellow Birch
Season and care of California Buckeye and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about California Buckeye and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
California Buckeye and Yellow Birch Physical Information
California Buckeye and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of California Buckeye and Yellow Birch are as follows:
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of California Buckeye and Yellow Birch
Care of California Buckeye and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer California Buckeye 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.