Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Grass
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
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
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used in lawns and turf
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'
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Birke
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Arbre de bouleau
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Abedul
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Birch Tree
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
bétula
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Brzoza
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Caerulus
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Betula
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Birch and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Birch and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Birch and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Care of Birch and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Birch and St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.