Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
it is a type of birch
Not available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Yellow Birch
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Yellow Birch
Buckeye Putzer
In French
bouleau jaune
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Birch flavum
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Yellow Birch and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.