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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Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Tolerances
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.