Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 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
Red
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
सरल
Yellow Birch
In German
Fichten
Yellow Birch
In French
Picea
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Picea
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Spruce
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Picea
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Świerk
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Picea
Birch flavum
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sitka Spruce and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sitka Spruce and Yellow Birch
Care of Sitka Spruce and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Sitka Spruce 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.