Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Hydrangea
भोज पत्र
In German
Hortensie
Birke
In French
Hortensia
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Hortensia
Abedul
In Greek
υδραγεία
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
bétula
In Polish
Hortensja
Brzoza
In Latin
Hibiscus
Caerulus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sorghum
Carpinaceae
Properties of Centipede Grass and Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Birch? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Birch. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Birch has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Centipede Grass and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Birch
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Birch Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Birch are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
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Care of Centipede Grass and Birch
Care of Centipede Grass and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth 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 Centipede 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.