Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
it is a type of birch
Water elm
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Yellow Birch
American Elm
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Yellow Birch
amerikanische Ulme
In French
bouleau jaune
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
olmo americano
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
American Elm
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
olmo americano
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Birch flavum
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Elm
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Elm Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Elm are as follows:
Care of Yellow Birch and Elm
Care of Yellow Birch and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.