Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
it is a type of birch
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
sweetshrub
In German
Yellow Birch
sweetshrub
In French
bouleau jaune
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
sweetshrub
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
sweetshrub
In Polish
żółte brzozy
sweetshrub
In Latin
Birch flavum
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Sweetshrub
Care of Yellow Birch and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.