Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Grassland
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
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
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
भोज पत्र
In German
Foxtail Grass
Birke
In French
Foxtail Grass
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Abedul
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
bétula
In Polish
ber trawy
Brzoza
In Latin
panicum Grass
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Birch
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail Grass and Birch Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Birch are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Foxtail Grass and Birch
Care of Foxtail Grass and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth 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 Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.