Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Japan
Types
it is a type of birch
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
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
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
hakone grass
In German
Yellow Birch
Hakone Gras
In French
bouleau jaune
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
hierba Hakone
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Hakone grama
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Birch flavum
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Hakone Grass
Care of Yellow Birch and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.