Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Dark Purple
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, 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
No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Molinia caerulea
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
purple moor-grass
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
बैंगनी दलदल घास
भोज पत्र
In German
Pfeifengras
Birke
In French
pourpre lande-grass
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
púrpura amarra-hierba
Abedul
In Greek
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
purple moor-grass
bétula
In Polish
fioletowy Moor-trawa
Brzoza
In Latin
Maurus herba-purpura,
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Molinia Caerulea and Birch
Season and care of Molinia Caerulea and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Molinia Caerulea and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Molinia Caerulea and Birch Physical Information
Molinia Caerulea and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Molinia Caerulea and Birch are as follows:
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Molinia Caerulea and Birch
Care of Molinia Caerulea and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea 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.
