Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
it is a type of birch
Habitat
meadows, Pastures, Wet lands
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
avoid high rate of nitrogen in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Head smut, Leaf rust, Stem rot
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hordeum brachyantherum
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Meadow Barley
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
meadow barley
Yellow Birch
In German
Wiese Gerste
Yellow Birch
In French
orge prairie
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
cebada prado
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
λιβάδι κριθάρι
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
cevada prado
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
łąka jęczmienia
żółte brzozy
In Latin
pratum hordei
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch. Meadow Barley doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Barley has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Barley season is Not Available and Yellow Birch season is Not Available. The type of soil for Meadow Barley is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Barley is Not Available and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Meadow Barley flower color: Yellow Brown
Meadow Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch
Care of Meadow Barley and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Barley pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Meadow Barley needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.