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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India, China

Types

it is a type of birch
Tropical Fruit Tree

Number of Varieties

310
0 40000
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Habitat

Hillside, Mountain tops
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-710-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-1
12-9

Sunset Zone

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 24

Habit

Pyramidal
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,680.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,370.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Green
Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval
Oblong or Lanceolate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to half of its height
Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Put diluted fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Borers, Chlorosis
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
-

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin rash
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA alleghaniensis
DILLENIA indica

Common Name

Yellow Birch
Chulta, Elephant Apple

In Hindi

Yellow Birch
Elephant Apple

In German

Yellow Birch
Elefant von Apple

In French

bouleau jaune
Elephant d'Apple

In Spanish

Abedul amarillo
El elefante de Apple

In Greek

κίτρινο Birch
ελέφαντας της Apple

In Portuguese

κίτρινο Birch
Elefante da Apple

In Polish

żółte brzozy
Słoń Jabłko

In Latin

Birch flavum
Elephant Apple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Dilleniales

Family

Betulaceae
Dilleniaceae

Genus

Betula
Dillenia

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

601
1 27800
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Difference Between Yellow Birch and Elephant Apple

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Importance of Yellow Birch and Elephant Apple

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Compare Facts of Yellow Birch vs Elephant Apple

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