Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
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
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Yellow Birch
In German
Wintersweet
Yellow Birch
In French
Wintersweet
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
wintersweet
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Wintersweet
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
wintersweet
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Wintersweet
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Wintersweet
Birch flavum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Fagales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Wintersweet and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Wintersweet and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Wintersweet and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wintersweet and Yellow Birch
Care of Wintersweet and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Wintersweet 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.