Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Purple
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
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
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Scratches
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
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
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Dallas Blues Grass
भोज पत्र
In German
Dallas Blues Grass
Birke
In French
Dallas Blues Grass
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Dallas azules Hierba
Abedul
In Greek
Dallas Blues Grass
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Dallas azuis da grama
bétula
In Polish
Dallas Blues Grass
Brzoza
In Latin
Dallas Blues Grass
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Birch
Season and care of Dallas Blues Grass and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Dallas Blues Grass and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Dallas Blues Grass and Birch Physical Information
Dallas Blues Grass and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Dallas Blues Grass and Birch are as follows:
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Birch
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dallas Blues Grass 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 Dallas Blues 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.