Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
it is a type of birch
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
शकरकंद
In German
Yellow Birch
Süßkartoffel
In French
bouleau jaune
Patate douce
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Batata
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Batata doce
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Birch flavum
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Yellow Birch and Sweet Potato
Care of Yellow Birch and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Sweet Potato pruning is done 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.