Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Große Bartgras
Schwarze Birke
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Black Birch
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Black Birch Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Black Birch are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Black Birch
Care of Big Bluestem and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.