Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southwestern 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
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
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
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
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
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Yellow Birch
In German
Esslöffel
Yellow Birch
In French
Desert cuillère
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
colher Desert
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Desert łyżka
żółte brzozy
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Agavaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Yellow Birch
Care of Desert Spoon and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.