Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
it is a type of birch
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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 Applicable
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Madagascar palm
In German
Yellow Birch
Madagaskarpalme
In French
bouleau jaune
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Pachypodium
In Latin
Birch flavum
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Madagascar palm
Care of Yellow Birch and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.