Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
waterlogging
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
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
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
watermilfoil
Yellow Birch
In German
watermilfoil
Yellow Birch
In French
myriophylle
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
watermilfoil
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
watermilfoil
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
watermilfoil
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
watermilfoil
żółte brzozy
In Latin
watermilfoil
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Fagales
Family
Haloragaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch. Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Watermilfoil does not have fragrant flowers. Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch
Care of Watermilfoil and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Watermilfoil 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.