Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Tiger Tree
River Birch
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
River Birch
In German
Tiger Tree
Fluss Birch
In French
Tiger Tree
Birch river
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
river Birch
In Greek
Tiger Tree
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
river Birch
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
tigris lignum
Betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Tiger Tree and River Birch
Season and care of Tiger Tree and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Tree and River Birch Physical Information
Tiger Tree and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and River Birch are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tiger Tree and River Birch
Care of Tiger Tree and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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.