Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
it is a type of birch
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
पेकॉन
In German
Yellow Birch
Pekannuss
In French
bouleau jaune
Pacanier
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Pecan
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Birch flavum
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Juglandales
Family
Betulaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Pecan
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Pecan Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Pecan are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Pecan
Care of Yellow Birch and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.