Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
it is a type of birch
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Dark 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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Red Buckeye
In German
Yellow Birch
Red Buckeye
In French
bouleau jaune
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Red Buckeye
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Birch flavum
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Red Buckeye
Care of Yellow Birch and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.