Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Yellow Birch
In German
Maus Melone
Yellow Birch
In French
Mousemelon
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
melão rato
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
mysz melona
żółte brzozy
In Latin
mouse melon
Birch flavum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Yellow Birch
Care of Mouse Melon and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.