Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Not Available
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
Yellow Birch
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Yellow Birch
In French
Bassia scoparia
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Birch flavum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kochia and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Kochia and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Yellow Birch season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Kochia and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Kochia and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Kochia flower color: Not Available
Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kochia and Yellow Birch
Care of Kochia and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.