Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
भोज पत्र
In German
Bahia Grass
Birke
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Abedul
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
bahia grama
bétula
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Brzoza
In Latin
bahia herba
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Paspaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Birch
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bahia Grass and Birch Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Birch are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bahia Grass and Birch
Care of Bahia Grass and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.