Yellow Birch

Birch

About Yellow Birch and Birch

Yellow Birch

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Types

it is a type of birch

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

360

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Habitat

Hillside, Mountain tops

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-74-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,680.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Green

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to half of its height

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Borers, Chlorosis

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin rash

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA alleghaniensis

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Yellow Birch

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Yellow Birch

भोज पत्र

In German

Yellow Birch

Birke

In French

bouleau jaune

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Abedul amarillo

Abedul

In Greek

κίτρινο Birch

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

κίτρινο Birch

bétula

In Polish

żółte brzozy

Brzoza

In Latin

Birch flavum

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Genus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

6034

1 27800

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Properties of Yellow Birch and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Birch

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

Yellow Birch and Birch Physical Information

Yellow Birch and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Birch are as follows:

Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Yellow Birch and Birch

Care of Yellow Birch and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.