Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Brown, Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Not Available
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Dallas Blues Grass
In German
Schwarze Birke
Dallas Blues Grass
In French
Noir Bouleau
Dallas Blues Grass
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Dallas azules Hierba
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Dallas Blues Grass
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Dallas azuis da grama
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Dallas Blues Grass
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Dallas Blues Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Dallas Blues Grass
Season and care of Black Birch and Dallas Blues Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Dallas Blues Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Dallas Blues Grass Physical Information
Black Birch and Dallas Blues Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Dallas Blues Grass are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
- Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Black Birch and Dallas Blues Grass
Care of Black Birch and Dallas Blues Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Dallas Blues Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.