Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
it is a type of birch
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Yellow Birch
Fireglow Maple
In French
bouleau jaune
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Fireglow arce
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
żółte brzozy
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Birch flavum
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Betulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Yellow Birch and Fireglow Maple
Care of Yellow Birch and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Fireglow 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 Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.