Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
it is a type of birch
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Pests and diseases free
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
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Intestinal irritations
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 a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Yellow Birch
rosa Ipe
In French
bouleau jaune
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Pink Ipe
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
rosa Ipe
In Polish
żółte brzozy
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Birch flavum
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Betula
Handroanthus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Pink Ipe
Care of Yellow Birch and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.