Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
it is a type of birch
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Red, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
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
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Prune in spring, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
Malus floribunda
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Japanese flowering crabapple, Japanese crab, purple chokeberry, showy crabapple
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Japanese crab apple
In German
Yellow Birch
Japanische Wildapfel
In French
bouleau jaune
Pommier du Japon
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Manzano silvestre japonés
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Ιαπωνικά μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
maçã de caranguejo japonês
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Japoński krab jabłko
In Latin
Birch flavum
Japanese crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Japanese Crab Apple
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Japanese Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Japanese Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Crab Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Crab Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Japanese Crab Apple Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Japanese Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Japanese Crab Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Japanese Crab Apple are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Crab Apple flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Crab Apple leaf color: Not Available
Care of Yellow Birch and Japanese Crab Apple
Care of Yellow Birch and Japanese Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Japanese Crab Apple pruning is done Prune in spring and Requires very little pruning. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.