Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Firewheel
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Firewheel
Yellow Birch
In German
Feuerrad
Yellow Birch
In French
Firewheel
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Firewheel
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Firewheel
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Firewheel
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Firewheel
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Firewheel
Birch flavum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Firewheel and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Firewheel and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Yellow Birch
Care of Firewheel and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Firewheel 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.