Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
it is a type of birch
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Yellow Birch
Kroton
In French
bouleau jaune
Croton
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Croton Planta
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
cróton
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Birch flavum
Planta Croton
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Betulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Croton
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Croton Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Croton are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Yellow Birch and Croton
Care of Yellow Birch and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.