Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America, Europe
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
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
Loam
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Not Available
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
PHALARIS
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Phalaris
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Phalaris
In German
Schwarze Birke
Phalaris
In French
Noir Bouleau
Phalaris
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Phalans
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Phalans
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Phalans
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Phalans
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Phalaris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Phalaris
Season and care of Black Birch and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Phalaris Physical Information
Black Birch and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Phalaris are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Phalaris
Care of Black Birch and Phalaris 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 Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.