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About Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch


About Black Birch and Feather Reed Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Biennial   

Type
Grass   
Tree   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States   

Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass Avalanche Eldorado Overdam   
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch   

Number of Varieties
3   
99+
40   
99+

Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates   
Hills, Moist Soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
2,133.60 cm   
20

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
762.00 cm   
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light brown   
Yellow, Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
No   

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   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Spores   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

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   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Bark, Leaves, Sap   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora   
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'   

Common Name
Feather Reed Grass   
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch   

In Hindi
पंख ईख घास   
काले बर्च वृक्ष   

In German
Feather Reed Grass   
Schwarze Birke   

In French
Feather Reed Herbe   
Noir Bouleau   

In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba   
Negro del árbol de abedul   

In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο   
Μαύρο Birch Tree   

In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama   
Bétula Preto   

In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy   
Czarny Brzoza   

In Latin
Pluma Grass   
Niger Caerulus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Fagales   

Family
Poaceae   
Betulaceae   

Genus
Calamagrostis   
Betula   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Aveneae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Pooideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
260   
99+
40   
99+

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Properties of Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch. Feather Reed Grass doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Feather Reed Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Feather Reed Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Black Birch has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch

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

Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch Physical Information

Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch are as follows:

Care of Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch

Care of Feather Reed Grass and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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