Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Avaialble
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Crickets
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
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
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Riesenschilf
Schwarze Birke
In French
géant silvergrass
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and Black Birch
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Silvergrass and Black Birch Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and Black Birch are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Black Birch
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass pruning is done 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 Giant Silvergrass 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.