Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cottage garden
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus acidus
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
ताहितियन आमला
Yellow Birch
In German
Tahitian Stachelbeere
Yellow Birch
In French
Tahitian Gooseberry
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Tahitian grosella espinosa
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Tahitian Gooseberry
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Tahitian agrest
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Tahitian Gooseberry
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tahitian Gooseberry and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tahitian Gooseberry and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Tahitian Gooseberry and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tahitian Gooseberry and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Yellow Birch
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Tahitian Gooseberry 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.