Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
China
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
  
it is a type of birch
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
Hillside, Mountain tops
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,680.00 cm
  
25
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Light Yellow, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to half of its height
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Borers, Chlorosis
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Flies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
  
BETULA alleghaniensis
  
Common Name
Centipede Grass
  
Yellow Birch
  
In Hindi
Hydrangea
  
Yellow Birch
  
In German
Hortensie
  
Yellow Birch
  
In French
Hortensia
  
bouleau jaune
  
In Spanish
Hortensia
  
Abedul amarillo
  
In Greek
υδραγεία
  
κίτρινο Birch
  
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
  
κίτρινο Birch
  
In Polish
Hortensja
  
żółte brzozy
  
In Latin
Hibiscus
  
Birch flavum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Embryophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
GLUMIFLORAE
  
Fagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Ophiuroides
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Andropogoneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Sorghum
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Yellow 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
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Yellow Birch
Care of Centipede Grass and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.