Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
China
Types
it is a type of birch
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
बालकुवारी
In German
Yellow Birch
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
bouleau jaune
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Birch flavum
Gingko
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Not Available
Cycad
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Ginkgo
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Ginkgo Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Ginkgo are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Yellow Birch and Ginkgo
Care of Yellow Birch and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.