Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
it is a type of birch
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Astilbe
In German
Yellow Birch
Prachtspieren
In French
bouleau jaune
Astilbe
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Astilbe
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
astilbe
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
astilbe
In Polish
żółte brzozy
astilbe
In Latin
Birch flavum
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Astilbe
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Astilbe Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Astilbe are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Astilbe
Care of Yellow Birch and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.