Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
it is a type of birch
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Chokecherry
In German
Yellow Birch
Chokecherry
In French
bouleau jaune
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Chokecherry
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Chokecherry
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Chokecherry
In Latin
Birch flavum
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Chokecherry
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Chokecherry Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Chokecherry are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Yellow Birch and Chokecherry
Care of Yellow Birch and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.