Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
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
Itchiness
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
लीची
Yellow Birch
In German
Lychee
Yellow Birch
In French
Lychee
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Lychee
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
λίτσι
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
lichia
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Lychee
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Lychee
Birch flavum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lychee and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Lychee and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Lychee and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Yellow Birch
Care of Lychee and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
