Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
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
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, 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, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
silky cornel
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
Yellow Birch
In German
Kinnikinnick
Yellow Birch
In French
Kinnikinnick
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Kinnikinnick and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick and Yellow Birch
Care of Kinnikinnick and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick 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.