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
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Meadow Foxtail
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Meadow Foxtail
In German
Schwarze Birke
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
In French
Noir Bouleau
vulpin des prés
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
pradera de cola de zorra
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Meadow Foxtail
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Meadow Foxtail
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
łąka ber
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
meadow Foxtail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Meadow Foxtail
Season and care of Black Birch and Meadow Foxtail is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Meadow Foxtail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Meadow Foxtail Physical Information
Black Birch and Meadow Foxtail physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Meadow Foxtail are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
- Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Meadow Foxtail
Care of Black Birch and Meadow Foxtail 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 Meadow Foxtail 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 Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.