Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Asia, India
Types
it is a type of birch
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-13
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Orange, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Rats
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
BUTEA monosperma
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
पलाश
In German
Yellow Birch
Flamme -of -the- Wald
In French
bouleau jaune
Flame -of-the -forest
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Llama - de - la - bosque
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Chama -of-the -forest
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Płomień -of -the- las
In Latin
Birch flavum
Flamma -of - Silva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest
Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest? We provide you with everything About Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest. Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns and Flame-of-the-forest doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin rash and Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
- Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest
Care of Yellow Birch and Flame-of-the-forest include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.