Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Blue Green, Gray Green
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fibre
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Needle Grass
In German
Schwarze Birke
Nadel- Gras
In French
Noir Bouleau
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
agulha Relva
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
igła do trawy
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Needle Grass
Season and care of Black Birch and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Needle Grass Physical Information
Black Birch and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Needle Grass are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Birch and Needle Grass
Care of Black Birch and Needle 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 Needle 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.