Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
-
Allergy
-
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Foxtail Grass
In German
Schwarze Birke
Foxtail Grass
In French
Noir Bouleau
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
grama de foxtail
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
ber trawy
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
panicum Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Black Birch and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Black Birch and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Black Birch and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Foxtail Grass
Care of Black Birch and Foxtail 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 Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.