Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Mango, Manila Mango
River Birch
In German
Mango
Fluss Birch
In French
Manguier
Birch river
In Spanish
Mangifera indica
river Birch
In Greek
Manila mango
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Mangifera indica
river Birch
In Polish
Mango indyjskie
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
Manila mango
Betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Manila Mango and River Birch
Season and care of Manila Mango and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Manila Mango and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Manila Mango and River Birch Physical Information
Manila Mango and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Manila Mango and River Birch are as follows:
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Manila Mango and River Birch
Care of Manila Mango and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Manila Mango pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.