Birch

Broomsedge

About Birch and Broomsedge

Birch

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

60-

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-75-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Broomsedge grass

In German

Birke

broomsedge Gras

In French

Arbre de bouleau

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Abedul

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Birch Tree

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

bétula

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Brzoza

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Caerulus

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Cyperales

Family

Betulaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Betula

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

341

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Birch and Broomsedge. Birch doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat. 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 Birch and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Broomsedge

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

Birch and Broomsedge Physical Information

Birch and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Birch and Broomsedge are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Birch and Broomsedge

Care of Birch and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.