Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Yellow Birch
In German
Hortensie
Yellow Birch
In French
Hortensia
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Hortensia
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
υδραγεία
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Hortensja
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Birch flavum
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Properties of Chaco and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Yellow Birch. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chaco and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Chaco and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Chaco and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Yellow Birch
Care of Chaco and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.