Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Evergreen
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Coastal Regions, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
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
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Medium
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris 'Regal Mist'
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Pink Muhly Grass, Texas Muhly Grass
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
pink muhly grass
In German
Birke
pink muhly grass
In French
Arbre de bouleau
pink muhly grass
In Spanish
Abedul
pink muhly grass
In Greek
Birch Tree
pink muhly grass
In Portuguese
bétula
pink muhly grass
In Polish
Brzoza
pink muhly grass
In Latin
Caerulus
pink muhly grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Betula
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Pink Muhly Grass
Season and care of Birch and Pink Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Pink Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Pink Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Pink Muhly Grass Physical Information
Birch and Pink Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Pink Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Pink Muhly Grass are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Pink Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Pink Muhly Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Birch and Pink Muhly Grass
Care of Birch and Pink Muhly Grass 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 Pink Muhly Grass 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 Pink Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
