Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of birch
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
ACER campestre
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
फील्ड मेपल
In German
Yellow Birch
Feld-Ahorn
In French
bouleau jaune
Maple terrain
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
arce de campo
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Το πεδίο Maple
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
bordo de campo
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Klon polny
In Latin
Birch flavum
Field Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Field Maple
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Field Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Field Maple Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Field Maple are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Field Maple
Care of Yellow Birch and Field Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.