Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
South Africa
Types
it is a type of birch
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
12-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Ice Plant
In German
Yellow Birch
Eis-Anlage
In French
bouleau jaune
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Planta de hielo
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Planta de gelo
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Ice roślin
In Latin
Birch flavum
Ice plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Betula
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Ice Plant
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Ice Plant Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Ice Plant are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Ice Plant
Care of Yellow Birch and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.