Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of birch
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
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
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Yellow Birch
Rockets Freifrau
In French
bouleau jaune
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Rocket Dame
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Birch flavum
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Betulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Dame's Rocket
Care of Yellow Birch and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.