Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
it is a type of birch
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Papaya
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
पपीता
Yellow Birch
In German
Papaya
Yellow Birch
In French
Papaye
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Papaya
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Παπάγια
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Mamão
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Papaja
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Papaya
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Caricaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Yellow Birch. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Papaya does not have fragrant flowers. Papaya has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes and wheezing and Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Papaya and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Papaya and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Papaya and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Yellow Birch
Care of Papaya and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Papaya 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.