Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
not provided
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Petunia
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Petunia
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Petunia
Yellow Birch
In German
Petunie
Yellow Birch
In French
Pétunia
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Petunia
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
πετούνια
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Petúnia
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Petunia
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Petunia
Birch flavum
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Petunia and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Petunia and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Petunia and Yellow Birch. Petunia doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Petunia does not have fragrant flowers. Petunia 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 Petunia and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Petunia and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Petunia and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Yellow Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Petunia and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Petunia and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Petunia and Yellow Birch
Care of Petunia and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Petunia 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.