Yellow Birch

Eastern Redbud

About Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud

Yellow Birch

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

it is a type of birch

Cercis

Number of Varieties

325

0 40000

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Habitat

Hillside, Mountain tops

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,680.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Green

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Pruning

Prune to half of its height

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Borers, Chlorosis

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin rash

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA alleghaniensis

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Yellow Birch

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Yellow Birch

Eastern Redbud

In German

Yellow Birch

OstRedbud

In French

bouleau jaune

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Abedul amarillo

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

κίτρινο Birch

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

κίτρινο Birch

Redbud oriental

In Polish

żółte brzozy

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Birch flavum

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Fabales

Family

Betulaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Betula

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

6010

1 27800

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Properties of Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud. Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin rash and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud

Care of Yellow Birch and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.