Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
it is a type of birch
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
Yellow Birch
In German
Flowering Quince
Yellow Birch
In French
Flowering Quince
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Flowering Quince
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Flowering Quince
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Flowering Quince
Birch flavum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Quince and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Flowering Quince and Yellow Birch
Care of Flowering Quince and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Flowering Quince 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.