Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
it is a type of birch
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs high amount of 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, 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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Yellow Birch
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Yellow Birch
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
bouleau jaune
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Birch flavum
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Yellow Birch and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.