Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
it is a type of birch
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
Cornus florida
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
flowering dogwood
In German
Yellow Birch
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
bouleau jaune
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Cornus florida
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Cornus florida
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Cornus florida
In Latin
Birch flavum
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Yellow Birch and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Yellow Birch and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.