Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
it is a type of birch
not available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Yellow Birch
silky cornel
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Kinnikinnick
In German
Yellow Birch
Kinnikinnick
In French
bouleau jaune
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Birch flavum
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kinnikinnick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Kinnikinnick
Care of Yellow Birch and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.