Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Australia
Types
it is a type of birch
not available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Norfolk Island Pine
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
In German
Yellow Birch
Norfolk-Insel Pine
In French
bouleau jaune
Norfolk Île Pine
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Norfolk Pine Island
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Ilha Norfolk Pine
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Norfolk Pine
In Latin
Birch flavum
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Norfolk Island Pine
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Norfolk Island Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Norfolk Island Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Norfolk Island Pine Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Norfolk Island Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Norfolk Island Pine are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
- Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Norfolk Island Pine
Care of Yellow Birch and Norfolk Island Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norfolk Island Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.