Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia, Australia
Types
it is a type of birch
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Grassland, open forests, wastelands, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Ivory, Rose, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Conduplicate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
eyespot, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
songbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Chinese Fountaingrass, Fountaingrass
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Fountaingrass
In German
Yellow Birch
Fountaingrass
In French
bouleau jaune
Fountaingrass
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Fountaingrass
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Fountaingrass
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Fountaingrass
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Fountaingrass
In Latin
Birch flavum
Fountaingrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Fountaingrass
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Fountaingrass is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Fountaingrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fountaingrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Fountaingrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Fountaingrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Fountaingrass Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Fountaingrass physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Fountaingrass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Fountaingrass are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fountaingrass flower color: Ivory, Rose and Tan
- Fountaingrass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Fountaingrass
Care of Yellow Birch and Fountaingrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Fountaingrass 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 Fountaingrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.