Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, 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, EDTA iron
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Bull Grass
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Bull Grass
भोज पत्र
In German
Bull Grass
Birke
In French
Bull Herbe
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
Abedul
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
touro grama
bétula
In Polish
Bull Trawa
Brzoza
In Latin
Bull Grass
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Birch
Season and care of Bull Grass and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bull Grass and Birch Physical Information
Bull Grass and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Birch are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bull Grass and Birch
Care of Bull Grass and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, 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 Bull Grass 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.