Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
it is a type of birch
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
बेल मेपल
In German
Yellow Birch
Wein-Ahorn
In French
bouleau jaune
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
arce vid
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
bordo de videira
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Vine Maple
In Latin
Birch flavum
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Vine Maple
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Vine Maple Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Vine Maple are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Vine Maple
Care of Yellow Birch and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.