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About Yellow Birch and Pinkroot

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

it is a type of birch
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Number of Varieties

31
0 40000
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Habitat

Hillside, Mountain tops
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-74-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-1
8-1

Sunset Zone

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22

Habit

Pyramidal
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,680.00 cm91.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm25.40 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Green
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

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
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

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Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune to half of its height
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Borers, Chlorosis
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

-
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap
Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA alleghaniensis
Spigelia marilandica

Common Name

Yellow Birch
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

In Hindi

Yellow Birch
pinkroot

In German

Yellow Birch
Spigelia

In French

bouleau jaune
Spigelia

In Spanish

Abedul amarillo
Spigelia

In Greek

κίτρινο Birch
Spigelia

In Portuguese

κίτρινο Birch
Spigelia

In Polish

żółte brzozy
Spigelia

In Latin

Birch flavum
Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Gentianales

Family

Betulaceae
Loganiceae

Genus

Betula
Spigelia

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

6060
1 27800
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Properties of Yellow Birch and Pinkroot

Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Birch and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Yellow Birch and Pinkroot. Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin rash and Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yellow Birch and Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Pinkroot

Season and care of Yellow Birch and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Yellow Birch and Pinkroot Physical Information

Yellow Birch and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Pinkroot are as follows:

  • Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green

  • Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow

  • Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Yellow Birch and Pinkroot

Care of Yellow Birch and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.