Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
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White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
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Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Bugs
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Ribbon Grass
In German
Birke
rohrglanzgras
In French
Arbre de bouleau
roseau
In Spanish
Abedul
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
Birch Tree
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
bétula
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Brzoza
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Caerulus
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Birch and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Birch and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Birch and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Care of Birch and Ribbon Grass
Care of Birch and Ribbon 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 Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.