Betula alleghaniensis

Yellow Birch

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Large deciduous tree with distinctive golden bark and glossy leaves turning yellow in fall, native to North American forests.
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Plant Details

Common Name Yellow Birch
Family Betulaceae
Genus Betula
Species Alleghaniensis
Origin North America (Eastern US & Canada)
Blooming Spring catkins, foliage color change in autumn
Leaf Color Bright green turning golden yellow
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, well-drained acidic loamy soil rich in organic matter

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Watering

Regular watering especially during establishment; prefers consistent moisture and high humidity near roots

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade; requires adequate light for bark coloration

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release balanced fertilizer in early spring if growth is sluggish

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Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring before bud break to minimize sap bleeding

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-40° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 80000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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