Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Guava Tree
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Schwarze Birke
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
goiaba
Bétula Preto
In Polish
guawa
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Betula
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Guava and Black Birch
Season and care of Guava and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Guava and Black Birch Physical Information
Guava and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Black Birch are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Guava and Black Birch
Care of Guava and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.