Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Australia, New Zealand
Types
it is a type of birch
Not available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
waterlogging
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
watermilfoil
In German
Yellow Birch
watermilfoil
In French
bouleau jaune
myriophylle
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
watermilfoil
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
watermilfoil
In Polish
żółte brzozy
watermilfoil
In Latin
Birch flavum
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Saxifragales
Family
Betulaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Betula
Myriophyllum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil. Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin rash and Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil
Care of Yellow Birch and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.