Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Birke
italienisches Raigras
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Abedul
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Birch Tree
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
bétula
azevém
In Polish
Brzoza
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Caerulus
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Birch and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Birch and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Birch and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Birch and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Birch and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Birch and Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.