Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Ornamental Tree
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Slopes, Swamps
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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
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
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
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA papyrifera
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Paper Birch
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Paper birch
Yellow Birch
In German
Papierbirke
Yellow Birch
In French
Le bouleau à papier
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
abedul de papel
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
σημύδα χαρτί
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
vidoeiro de papel
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
brzoza papieru
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Paper betula
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Paper Birch and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Paper Birch and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Paper Birch and Yellow Birch. Paper Birch doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Paper Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Paper Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Paper Birch and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paper Birch and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Paper Birch and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Paper Birch and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paper Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paper Birch is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Paper Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Paper Birch and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Paper Birch and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Paper Birch and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paper Birch and Yellow Birch
Care of Paper Birch and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch 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.