Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Citrus
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Warmer regions
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Yellow Birch
In German
Meyer Lemon
Yellow Birch
In French
Meyer Lemon
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Yellow Birch
Care of Meyer Lemon and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon 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.