Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Micronesia, New Zealand
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
coastal environs, Grassland, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, 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
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
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
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
CORTADERIA jubata
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Purple Pampas Grass
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Purple pampas grass
In German
Birke
Lila Pampasgras
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Pourpre herbe de pampa
In Spanish
Abedul
hierba púrpura pampas
In Greek
Birch Tree
Μωβ γρασίδι παμπάς
In Portuguese
bétula
grama roxa pampas
In Polish
Brzoza
Purpurowy trawa pampasów
In Latin
Caerulus
Purpura Pampas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
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 Purple Pampas Grass
Season and care of Birch and Purple Pampas Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Purple Pampas Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Pampas Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Purple Pampas Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Pampas Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Purple Pampas Grass Physical Information
Birch and Purple Pampas Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Purple Pampas Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Purple Pampas Grass are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Purple Pampas Grass flower color: Purple
- Purple Pampas Grass leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Birch and Purple Pampas Grass
Care of Birch and Purple Pampas 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 Purple Pampas 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 Purple Pampas Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.