Broomsedge

Birch

About Broomsedge and Birch

Broomsedge

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Grass

Tree

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Virginia water horehound

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

-60

0 40000

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Habitat

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

7-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.96 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.48 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Brown

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Pollen

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON virginicus

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Broomsedge grass

भोज पत्र

In German

broomsedge Gras

Birke

In French

broomsedge herbe

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

hierba Broomsedge

Abedul

In Greek

Broomsedge γρασίδι

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Broomsedge grama

bétula

In Polish

Broomsedge trawy

Brzoza

In Latin

Broomsedge herba

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Fagales

Family

Poaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

134

1 27800

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Properties of Broomsedge and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Birch? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Birch. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Birch has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broomsedge and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Birch

Season and care of Broomsedge and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Broomsedge and Birch Physical Information

Broomsedge and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Birch are as follows:

Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Broomsedge and Birch

Care of Broomsedge and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.