Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
it is a type of birch
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Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Yellow Birch
Laub- Cattail
In French
bouleau jaune
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Birch flavum
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Yellow Birch and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.