Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
it is a type of birch
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Twigs
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Yellow Birch
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
desert broom
In German
Yellow Birch
Wüste Besen
In French
bouleau jaune
desert broom
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
escoba del desierto
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
desert broom
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
żółte brzozy
desert broom
In Latin
Birch flavum
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Desert Broom
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Desert Broom Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Desert Broom are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Desert Broom
Care of Yellow Birch and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.