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About Bermuda Grass and Birch


About Birch and Bermuda Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Biennial   

Type
Grass   
Tree   

Origin
Southern Asia, India   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii   

Number of Varieties
50   
99+
60   
99+

Habitat
Warmer regions   
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11   
4-7   

AHS Heat Zone
11- 6   
7-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16   

Habit
Mat-forming   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
40.00 cm   
99+
1,219.20 cm   
34

Minimum Width
302.00 cm   
99+
762.00 cm   
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Yellow, Tan   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Bronze, Sandy Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green   
Yellow, Red, Orange   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Early Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Average Water Needs, Medium   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, 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
No pruning needed   
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
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Flying insects, Insects   
Ants, Birds, Insects   

Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough   
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems   
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Insignificant   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation   
Air purification, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia   
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used in paper industry   

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Lawns and Turf   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon   
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'   

Common Name
Bermuda Grass   
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch   

In Hindi
बरमूडा घास   
भोज पत्र   

In German
Bermuda Gras   
Birke   

In French
l'herbe des Bermudes   
Arbre de bouleau   

In Spanish
Grama   
Abedul   

In Greek
Αγριάδα   
Birch Tree   

In Portuguese
grama Bermuda   
bétula   

In Polish
Trawa Bermuda   
Brzoza   

In Latin
Bermuda Grass   
Caerulus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Fagales   

Family
Poaceae   
Betulaceae   

Genus
Cynodon Rich   
Betula   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Chlorideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Chloridoideae   
Carpinaceae   

Number of Species
2   
99+
34   
99+

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Properties of Bermuda Grass and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Birch? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Birch. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Birch has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. 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 Bermuda Grass and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Birch

Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Bermuda Grass and Birch Physical Information

Bermuda Grass and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Birch are as follows:

Care of Bermuda Grass and Birch

Care of Bermuda Grass and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Bermuda 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.

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