Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Insects, Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
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
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Yellow Birch
In German
Lemon Verbena
Yellow Birch
In French
Aloysia
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch
Care of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena 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.