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About Rhododendron and Yellow Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree

Origin

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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
it is a type of birch

Number of Varieties

7003
0 40000
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Habitat

moist forests
Hillside, Mountain tops

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Spreading
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm1,680.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

150.00 cm760.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red
Light Yellow, Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan
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

Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

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
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Consistently
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
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 flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Prune to half of its height

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Borers, Chlorosis

Plant Tolerance

-
-

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
-

Allergy

Asthma
Respiratory problems, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON
BETULA alleghaniensis

Common Name

Rhododendron
Yellow Birch

In Hindi

rhododendron
Yellow Birch

In German

Rhododendron
Yellow Birch

In French

rhododendron
bouleau jaune

In Spanish

rododendro
Abedul amarillo

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη
κίτρινο Birch

In Portuguese

rododendro
κίτρινο Birch

In Polish

rododendron
żółte brzozy

In Latin

Rhododendron
Birch flavum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales
Fagales

Family

Ericaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Rhododendron
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe

Rhodoreae
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Subfamily

Ericoideae
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Number of Species

102460
1 27800
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Properties of Rhododendron and Yellow Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Yellow Birch. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Rhododendron and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Rhododendron and Yellow Birch

Season and care of Rhododendron and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Rhododendron and Yellow Birch Physical Information

Rhododendron and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Yellow Birch are as follows:

  • Rhododendron flower color: Red

  • Rhododendron leaf color: Green

  • Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green

  • Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Rhododendron and Yellow Birch

Care of Rhododendron and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.